US Bridges

KY-182 over Grahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI S.E. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 022B00122N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-182 over Grahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-182 over Grahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 863 vehicles a day, projected to reach 863 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-182
CrossesGrahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C
Location2.7 MI S.E. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 182
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29167, -83.09056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic863 (2021)
Projected traffic863 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-182 over Grahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-182 over Grahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-182 over Grahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C carry?

About 863 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-182 over Grahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-182 over Grahn Fk of Lttl Snkng C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.