SR 79 over Project Spillway
PoorGrayson County, Kentucky · 3 MI NE Falls of Rough · Structure no. MP0430079B00053
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
SR 79 over Project Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 79 over Project Spillway in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 over Project Spillway built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 over Project Spillway 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 79 over Project Spillway carry?
About 1,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 over Project Spillway?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 over Project Spillway?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).