US Bridges

Straight Shoot over So.Fk. Grassy Creek

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .9 MI SE of JCT Ky 467 · Structure no. 096C00034N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straight Shoot over So.Fk. Grassy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Straight Shoot over So.Fk. Grassy Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 274 by 2026. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesStraight Shoot
CrossesSo.Fk. Grassy Creek
Location.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 467
RouteCounty Highway 1203
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.71167, -84.44667
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2006)
Projected traffic274 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Straight Shoot over So.Fk. Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straight Shoot 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Straight Shoot over So.Fk. Grassy Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Straight Shoot over So.Fk. Grassy Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Straight Shoot over So.Fk. Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.