US Bridges

Heathen Ridge Road over Wildcat Branch

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · .4 MI SE of JCT CR 5021 · Structure no. 041C00042N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heathen Ridge Road over Wildcat Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heathen Ridge Road over Wildcat Branch in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHeathen Ridge Road
CrossesWildcat Branch
Location.4 MI SE of JCT CR 5021
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.74278, -84.56639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2014)
Projected traffic71 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heathen Ridge Road over Wildcat Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heathen Ridge Road over Wildcat Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does Heathen Ridge Road over Wildcat Branch carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Heathen Ridge Road over Wildcat Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Heathen Ridge Road over Wildcat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.