US Bridges

Knoxville-Gardners over Middle Fk Grassy Ck

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .5 MI S JCT North Cut · Structure no. 096C00077N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knoxville-Gardners over Middle Fk Grassy Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Knoxville-Gardners over Middle Fk Grassy Ck in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKnoxville-Gardners
CrossesMiddle Fk Grassy Ck
Location.5 MI S JCT North Cut
RouteCounty Highway 1305
Coordinates38.74306, -84.50194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic39 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Knoxville-Gardners over Middle Fk Grassy Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knoxville-Gardners over Middle Fk Grassy Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Knoxville-Gardners over Middle Fk Grassy Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Knoxville-Gardners over Middle Fk Grassy Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Knoxville-Gardners over Middle Fk Grassy Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.