US Bridges

KY-1995 over Grassy Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Kentucky · .6 MI N of JCT Ky 1993 · Structure no. 041B00033N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1995 over Grassy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1995 over Grassy Run 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1995
CrossesGrassy Run Creek
Location.6 MI N of JCT Ky 1993
RouteState Highway 1995
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57722, -84.64556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic131 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1995 over Grassy Run Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1995 over Grassy Run 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-1995 over Grassy Run Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1995 over Grassy Run Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1995 over Grassy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.