US Bridges

Grassy Lick Road over Somerset Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI E. of I-64 Op · Structure no. 087B00023N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Lick Road over Somerset Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Grassy Lick Road over Somerset Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassy Lick Road
CrossesSomerset Creek
Location1.0 MI E. of I-64 Op
RouteState Highway 713
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06583, -83.97444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2023)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Grassy Lick Road over Somerset Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grassy Lick Road over Somerset 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Grassy Lick Road over Somerset Creek carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Grassy Lick Road over Somerset Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grassy Lick Road over Somerset Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.