US Bridges

Scotts Ferry RD over Br of Grier Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 1964 · Structure no. 120C00014N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Ferry RD over Br of Grier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scotts Ferry RD over Br of Grier Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Ferry RD
CrossesBr of Grier Creek
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1964
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00806, -84.77361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2011)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Scotts Ferry RD over Br of Grier Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Ferry RD over Br of Grier 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Scotts Ferry RD over Br of Grier Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Scotts Ferry RD over Br of Grier Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Ferry RD over Br of Grier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.