US Bridges

KY-10 over Greenup Dam Locks-Ohio R

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 045B00060N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,037 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
9,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-10 over Greenup Dam Locks-Ohio R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-10 over Greenup Dam Locks-Ohio R in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 9,240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2043. The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-10
CrossesGreenup Dam Locks-Ohio R
Location.5 MI E of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 10
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64694, -82.86
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,037 ft (316.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,240 (2023)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-10 over Greenup Dam Locks-Ohio R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-10 over Greenup Dam Locks-Ohio R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-10 over Greenup Dam Locks-Ohio R carry?

About 9,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-10 over Greenup Dam Locks-Ohio R?

The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-10 over Greenup Dam Locks-Ohio R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.