US Bridges

Heathen Ridge RD over N Fk Middle Grassy Creek

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · 50 S of Jct. CR-1021 · Structure no. 041C00047N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heathen Ridge RD over N Fk Middle Grassy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heathen Ridge RD over N Fk Middle Grassy Creek in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHeathen Ridge RD
CrossesN Fk Middle Grassy Creek
Location50 S of Jct. CR-1021
RouteCounty Highway 1024
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.76083, -84.55417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2019)
Projected traffic71 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 RD over N Fk Middle Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heathen Ridge RD over N Fk Middle 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 2021.

How much traffic does Heathen Ridge RD over N Fk Middle Grassy Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Heathen Ridge RD over N Fk Middle Grassy Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Heathen Ridge RD over N Fk Middle Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.