US Bridges

Tom George LN over Scrubgrass Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .05 MI NW of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 091C00025N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom George LN over Scrubgrass Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tom George LN over Scrubgrass Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTom George LN
CrossesScrubgrass Creek
Location.05 MI NW of JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1026
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35028, -83.95444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tom George LN over Scrubgrass Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom George LN over Scrubgrass 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tom George LN over Scrubgrass Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tom George LN over Scrubgrass Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Tom George LN over Scrubgrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.