US Bridges

Gene Gray RD over Sumpter Hollow

Good

Wayne County, Kentucky · 650 Ft North.Of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 116C00037N

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene Gray RD over Sumpter Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gene Gray RD over Sumpter Hollow in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 70 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGene Gray RD
CrossesSumpter Hollow
Location650 Ft North.Of JCT Ky 92
RouteCounty Highway 1176
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76472, -84.74167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gene Gray RD over Sumpter Hollow built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Gene Gray RD over Sumpter Hollow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gene Gray RD over Sumpter Hollow carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gene Gray RD over Sumpter Hollow?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gene Gray RD over Sumpter Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.