US Bridges

KY-2037 over Griffin Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 1.25 MI W of Ky 1690 · Structure no. 064B00069N

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2037 over Griffin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2037 over Griffin Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 40 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 384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2037
CrossesGriffin Creek
Location1.25 MI W of Ky 1690
RouteState Highway 2037
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01583, -82.61389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-2037 over Griffin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is KY-2037 over Griffin 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2037 over Griffin Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2037 over Griffin Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2037 over Griffin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.