US Bridges

Carter Br RD over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI NW of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 007C00052N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Br RD over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carter Br RD over Greasy Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Br RD
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location.10 MI NW of JCT Ky 92
RouteCounty Highway 1341
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76583, -83.77583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Carter Br RD over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Br RD over Greasy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Br RD over Greasy Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Carter Br RD over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Br RD over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.