US Bridges

Cherry Grove Road over NS (cno&tp) System

PoorClosed to traffic

Grant County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. East of Us. 25 · Structure no. 041C00018N

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2006 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Cherry Grove Road over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Grove Road over NS (cno&tp) System in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2026. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Grove Road
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location0.5 Mi. East of Us. 25
RouteCity Street 1048
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59806, -84.57472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2006)
Projected traffic162 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Grove Road over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Grove Road over NS (cno&tp) System 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Grove Road over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cherry Grove Road over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Grove Road over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the Railroad.