US Bridges

Mount Zion RD over Nosey Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N JCT Ky 224 · Structure no. 043C00040N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Zion RD over Nosey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mount Zion RD over Nosey Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Zion RD
CrossesNosey Creek
Location1.1 MI N JCT Ky 224
RouteCounty Highway 1048
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46306, -86.07722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2009)
Projected traffic33 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mount Zion RD over Nosey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Zion RD over Nosey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Zion RD over Nosey Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mount Zion RD over Nosey Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Zion RD over Nosey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.