Greasy Creek Road over Shoulder Blade Creek
PoorPosted for loadBreathitt County, Kentucky · .05 MI SE of JCT Ky 30 · Structure no. 013C00026N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Greasy Creek Road over Shoulder Blade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Creek Road over Shoulder Blade Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Greasy Creek Road over Shoulder Blade Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Greasy Creek Road over Shoulder Blade 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Greasy Creek Road over Shoulder Blade Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Greasy Creek Road over Shoulder Blade Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Greasy Creek Road over Shoulder Blade Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.