US Bridges

Grassy Ck Rd. 1430 over Grassy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .141MI. W of Jct. Ky 9 · Structure no. 022C00060N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Ck Rd. 1430 over Grassy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Grassy Ck Rd. 1430 over Grassy Creek in Carter 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassy Ck Rd. 1430
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.141MI. W of Jct. Ky 9
RouteCounty Highway 1430
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48028, -83.15639
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Grassy Ck Rd. 1430 over Grassy Creek built?

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

What condition is Grassy Ck Rd. 1430 over Grassy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grassy Ck Rd. 1430 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Grassy Ck Rd. 1430 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Grassy Ck Rd. 1430 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.