US Bridges

Combs Branch Road over Grapevine Creek

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Perry County, Kentucky · 0.24 MI N Ky 28 MP 12.85 · Structure no. 097C00090N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Combs Branch Road over Grapevine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Combs Branch Road over Grapevine Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCombs Branch Road
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location0.24 MI N Ky 28 MP 12.85
RouteCounty Highway 1328
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35556, -83.35111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2021)
Projected traffic104 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Combs Branch Road over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Combs Branch Road over Grapevine Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Combs Branch Road over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Combs Branch Road over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Combs Branch Road over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.