US Bridges

Willie Groce RD over Boyds Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · .3 MI South JCT Ky 249 · Structure no. 005C00048N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willie Groce RD over Boyds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willie Groce RD over Boyds Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 428 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWillie Groce RD
CrossesBoyds Creek
Location.3 MI South JCT Ky 249
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95361, -85.91139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2016)
Projected traffic428 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willie Groce RD over Boyds Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willie Groce RD over Boyds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Willie Groce RD over Boyds Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Willie Groce RD over Boyds Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Willie Groce RD over Boyds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.