Old Railroad Grade over East Fork of Back Creek
PoorPosted for loadGarrard County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT W/Ky 52 · Structure no. 040C00009N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 262
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Railroad Grade over East Fork of Back Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Railroad Grade over East Fork of Back Creek in Garrard 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 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 262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 417 by 2026. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Railroad Grade over East Fork of Back Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Railroad Grade over East Fork of Back 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Railroad Grade over East Fork of Back Creek carry?
About 262 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Old Railroad Grade over East Fork of Back Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Old Railroad Grade over East Fork of Back Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.