US Bridges

Donaldson RD over Grassy Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .1 MI W Prewitt-Grassy RD · Structure no. 087C00040N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donaldson RD over Grassy Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Donaldson RD over Grassy Lick Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDonaldson RD
CrossesGrassy Lick Creek
Location.1 MI W Prewitt-Grassy RD
RouteCounty Highway 1322
Coordinates38.08222, -84.0225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2011)
Projected traffic331 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Donaldson RD over Grassy Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donaldson RD over Grassy Lick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Donaldson RD over Grassy Lick Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Donaldson RD over Grassy Lick Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Donaldson RD over Grassy Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.