US Bridges

Menefee RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · .1 MI S-KY2046&N-GRANT Cl · Structure no. 059C00033N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Menefee RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Menefee RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMenefee RD
CrossesNo.Fk. Grassy Creek
Location.1 MI S-KY2046&N-GRANT Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1209
Coordinates38.79167, -84.55583
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2006)
Projected traffic42 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Menefee RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Menefee RD over No.Fk. Grassy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Menefee RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Menefee RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Menefee RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.