US Bridges

Hanging Rock Churc over Peter Cave Creek Trib

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI NW JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 043C00038N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanging Rock Churc over Peter Cave Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hanging Rock Churc over Peter Cave Creek Trib in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHanging Rock Churc
CrossesPeter Cave Creek Trib
Location2.1 MI NW JCT Ky 259
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54083, -86.31167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2009)
Projected traffic83 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Hanging Rock Churc over Peter Cave Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanging Rock Churc over Peter Cave Creek Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hanging Rock Churc over Peter Cave Creek Trib carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hanging Rock Churc over Peter Cave Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hanging Rock Churc over Peter Cave Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.