US Bridges

Garrison Creek RD over Garrison Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, Kentucky · 1.6 Miles North of I-275 · Structure no. 008C00054N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrison Creek RD over Garrison Creek is a concrete slab carrying Garrison Creek RD over Garrison Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGarrison Creek RD
CrossesGarrison Creek
Location1.6 Miles North of I-275
RouteCounty Highway 1317
Coordinates39.09639, -84.79806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2006)
Projected traffic130 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Garrison Creek RD over Garrison Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrison Creek RD over Garrison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Garrison Creek RD over Garrison Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Garrison Creek RD over Garrison Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Garrison Creek RD over Garrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.