US Bridges

KY-17 over North Fork of Grassy Crk

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT Ky 491 · Structure no. 096B00035N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,479
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-17 over North Fork of Grassy Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-17 over North Fork of Grassy Crk in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-17
CrossesNorth Fork of Grassy Crk
Location.50 MI West of JCT Ky 491
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.79194, -84.46722
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2021)
Projected traffic1,479 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Fork of Grassy Crk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-17 over North Fork of Grassy Crk 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 North Fork of Grassy Crk carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-17 over North Fork of Grassy Crk?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-17 over North Fork of Grassy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.