US Bridges

KY-1657 over So.Fk. Grassy Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 4.0 MI West of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 096B00030N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1657 over So.Fk. Grassy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1657 over So.Fk. Grassy Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 457 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1657
CrossesSo.Fk. Grassy Creek
Location4.0 MI West of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1657
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.72639, -84.41972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2022)
Projected traffic457 by 2042
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-1657 over So.Fk. Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1657 over So.Fk. Grassy 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1657 over So.Fk. Grassy Creek carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1657 over So.Fk. Grassy Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1657 over So.Fk. Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.