US Bridges

Ida Ireland Road over Gray Creek Springs

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi.E of Ky 1203 · Structure no. 020C00042N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ida Ireland Road over Gray Creek Springs is a concrete channel beam carrying Ida Ireland Road over Gray Creek Springs in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIda Ireland Road
CrossesGray Creek Springs
Location0.2 Mi.E of Ky 1203
RouteCounty Highway 1314
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89861, -89.06556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ida Ireland Road over Gray Creek Springs built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ida Ireland Road over Gray Creek Springs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ida Ireland Road over Gray Creek Springs carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ida Ireland Road over Gray Creek Springs?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ida Ireland Road over Gray Creek Springs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.