US Bridges

Grimes-Batterton over Townsend Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 0.650 E of KY353 · Structure no. 009C00086N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimes-Batterton over Townsend Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grimes-Batterton over Townsend Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesGrimes-Batterton
CrossesTownsend Creek
Location0.650 E of KY353
RouteCounty Highway 1311
Coordinates38.26639, -84.36028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Grimes-Batterton over Townsend Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimes-Batterton over Townsend Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Grimes-Batterton over Townsend Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Grimes-Batterton over Townsend Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Grimes-Batterton over Townsend Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.