US Bridges

KY-17 over Middle Fk.Grassy Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .02 MI West of JCT Ky 467 · Structure no. 096B00033N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,649
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-17 over Middle Fk.Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-17 over Middle Fk.Grassy Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,649 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-17
CrossesMiddle Fk.Grassy Creek
Location.02 MI West of JCT Ky 467
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.7925, -84.42944
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,649 (2021)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2041
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-17 over Middle Fk.Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-17 over Middle 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-17 over Middle Fk.Grassy Creek carry?

About 1,649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-17 over Middle Fk.Grassy Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-17 over Middle Fk.Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.