US Bridges

KY-1214 over Grindstone Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI NW of JCT Ky 1356 · Structure no. 043B00065N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1214 over Grindstone Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1214 over Grindstone Fork Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 577 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1214
CrossesGrindstone Fork Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of JCT Ky 1356
RouteState Highway 1214
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41111, -86.16194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2023)
Projected traffic577 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1214 over Grindstone Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1214 over Grindstone Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1214 over Grindstone Fork Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1214 over Grindstone Fork Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1214 over Grindstone Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.