US Bridges

Gibson Road over Cave Creek

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 0.92 MI N of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 043C00066N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Road over Cave Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gibson Road over Cave Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGibson Road
CrossesCave Creek
Location0.92 MI N of JCT Ky 79
RouteCounty Highway 1488
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54806, -86.47889
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
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 Gibson Road over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson Road over Cave 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Gibson Road over Cave Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gibson Road over Cave Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Road over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.