US Bridges

Locust Grove RD over Cassidy Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 100 S of JCT CR 5104 · Structure no. 091C00026N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,009
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove RD over Cassidy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Locust Grove RD over Cassidy Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,009 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Grove RD
CrossesCassidy Creek
Location100 S of JCT CR 5104
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34639, -83.93111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,009 (2017)
Projected traffic2,009 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Grove RD over Cassidy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Grove RD over Cassidy 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 Locust Grove RD over Cassidy Creek carry?

About 2,009 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Locust Grove RD over Cassidy Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Grove RD over Cassidy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.