US Bridges

Carters Chapel RD over Br of No.Fk. Grassy Cree

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI NE of JCT Ky 491 · Structure no. 096C00098N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carters Chapel RD over Br of No.Fk. Grassy Cree is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carters Chapel RD over Br of No.Fk. Grassy Cree in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarters Chapel RD
CrossesBr of No.Fk. Grassy Cree
Location1.5 MI NE of JCT Ky 491
RouteCounty Highway 1318
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.79111, -84.51444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2011)
Projected traffic131 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

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 Carters Chapel RD over Br of No.Fk. Grassy Cree built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carters Chapel RD over Br of No.Fk. Grassy Cree 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 2022.

How much traffic does Carters Chapel RD over Br of No.Fk. Grassy Cree carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Carters Chapel RD over Br of No.Fk. Grassy Cree?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Carters Chapel RD over Br of No.Fk. Grassy Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.