US Bridges

Ky 22 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Grant County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 041B00073N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 22 over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 22 over Rattlesnake Creek in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,719 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 22
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location2.2 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 36
RouteState Highway 22
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.62944, -84.70833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,719 (2023)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 22 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 22 over Rattlesnake 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 22 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 1,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 22 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 22 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.