US Bridges

Grace Loop RD over Roundstone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .05 Mi. W. of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 102C00072N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grace Loop RD over Roundstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grace Loop RD over Roundstone Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrace Loop RD
CrossesRoundstone Creek
Location.05 Mi. W. of JCT US 25
RouteCounty Highway 1348
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44528, -84.32306
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Grace Loop RD over Roundstone Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grace Loop RD over Roundstone 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Grace Loop RD over Roundstone Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Grace Loop RD over Roundstone Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Grace Loop RD over Roundstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.