US Bridges

Ky 22 over Eagle Creek

Good

Grant County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 041B00074N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,517
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 22 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 22 over Eagle 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 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 22
CrossesEagle Creek
Location2.4 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 36
RouteState Highway 22
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.62833, -84.70972
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length334 ft (101.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,517 (2022)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2042
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 Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 22 over Eagle 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 Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 22 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 22 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.