US Bridges

KY-1942 over Ten Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of Gallatin C.L. · Structure no. 041B00001N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1942 over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1942 over Ten Mile Creek in Grant 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 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1942
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location.6 MI S of Gallatin C.L.
RouteState Highway 1942
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.76833, -84.66778
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2021)
Projected traffic198 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1942 over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1942 over Ten Mile Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1942 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1942 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1942 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.