KY-537 over Grassy Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Kentucky · .03MI West of KY3362 · Structure no. 087B00036N
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 296
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-537 over Grassy Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-537 over Grassy Lick Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 296 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-537 over Grassy Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-537 over Grassy Lick 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does KY-537 over Grassy Lick Creek carry?
About 296 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-537 over Grassy Lick Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns KY-537 over Grassy Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.