US Bridges

Roy Grider RD over Clay Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.8MI West of JCT Ky 163 · Structure no. 085C00009N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Grider RD over Clay Lick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Roy Grider RD over Clay Lick Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoy Grider RD
CrossesClay Lick Creek
Location0.8MI West of JCT Ky 163
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.9125, -85.66306
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2012)
Projected traffic118 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Roy Grider RD over Clay Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Grider RD over Clay Lick Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Roy Grider RD over Clay Lick Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Roy Grider RD over Clay Lick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Grider RD over Clay Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.