US Bridges

Hicks Pike over Grays Run

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 2.2MI East of KY-1842 · Structure no. 049C00137N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hicks Pike over Grays Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hicks Pike over Grays Run in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHicks Pike
CrossesGrays Run
Location2.2MI East of KY-1842
RouteCounty Highway 1211
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32389, -84.37861
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.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Hicks Pike over Grays Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hicks Pike over Grays Run 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 Hicks Pike over Grays Run carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hicks Pike over Grays Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hicks Pike over Grays Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.