US Bridges

Fragrant RD over Branch - Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 0.575 MI E JCT Ky 3210 · Structure no. 043C00050N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fragrant RD over Branch - Rock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fragrant RD over Branch - Rock Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFragrant RD
CrossesBranch - Rock Creek
Location0.575 MI E JCT Ky 3210
RouteCounty Highway 1162
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45278, -86.16278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2019)
Projected traffic9 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fragrant RD over Branch - Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fragrant RD over Branch - Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fragrant RD over Branch - Rock Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fragrant RD over Branch - Rock Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fragrant RD over Branch - Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.