US Bridges

CR-1017 over N.Fk.Grassy Creek

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · 2.4 Mi. East of US 25 · Structure no. 041C00029N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1017 over N.Fk.Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1017 over N.Fk.Grassy Creek in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1017
CrossesN.Fk.Grassy Creek
Location2.4 Mi. East of US 25
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.78944, -84.55861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2006)
Projected traffic43 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1017 over N.Fk.Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1017 over N.Fk.Grassy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1017 over N.Fk.Grassy Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR-1017 over N.Fk.Grassy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1017 over N.Fk.Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.