US Bridges

Law Br RD over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI N of SW JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 007C00054N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Law Br RD over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Law Br RD over Greasy Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLaw Br RD
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location.10 MI N of SW JCT Ky 92
RouteCounty Highway 1344
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74528, -83.79361
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2009)
Projected traffic52 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Law Br RD over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Law 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 Law Br RD over Greasy Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Law Br RD over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Law Br RD over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.