US Bridges

Greasy Ridge RD over Green River

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 698 · Structure no. 069C00014N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Ridge RD over Green River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greasy Ridge RD over Green River in Lincoln 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 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Ridge RD
CrossesGreen River
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 698
RouteCounty Highway 1202
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44611, -84.7025
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic135 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greasy Ridge RD over Green River built?

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

What condition is Greasy Ridge RD over Green River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Greasy Ridge RD over Green River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Greasy Ridge RD over Green River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Ridge RD over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.