US Bridges

Tranquility Lane over Grapevine Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 0.01 M. North KY28 · Structure no. 097C00119N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tranquility Lane over Grapevine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tranquility Lane over Grapevine Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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 37 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTranquility Lane
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location0.01 M. North KY28
RouteCounty Highway 1789
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35806, -83.32417
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic37 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Tranquility Lane over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tranquility Lane 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tranquility Lane over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tranquility Lane over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Tranquility Lane over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.