US Bridges

Carters Chapel RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI N of JCT Ky 491 · Structure no. 096C00055N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carters Chapel RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carters Chapel RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCarters Chapel RD
CrossesNo.Fk. Grassy Creek
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Ky 491
RouteCounty Highway 1318
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.79222, -84.51389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2006)
Projected traffic183 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Carters Chapel RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carters Chapel RD over No.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 Carters Chapel RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Carters Chapel RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Carters Chapel RD over No.Fk. Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.