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KY-705 over Grassy Creek

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Morgan County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI E. Ky 772 · Structure no. 088B00078N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-705 over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-705 over Grassy Creek in Morgan 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 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.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-705
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location2.1 MI E. Ky 772
RouteState Highway 705
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92722, -83.3625
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2023)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 KY-705 over Grassy Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-705 over Grassy 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-705 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-705 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-705 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.