US Bridges

KY-28 over Grapevine Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI West of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 097B00035N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,186
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-28 over Grapevine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-28 over Grapevine Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 3,186 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,186 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-28
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location3.0 MI West of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 28
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35333, -83.32056
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,186 (2016)
Projected traffic3,186 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-28 over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-28 over Grapevine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-28 over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 3,186 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-28 over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-28 over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.