US Bridges

Shryocks Ferry RD over Grier Creek

Good

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT CR 5217 · Structure no. 120C00039N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shryocks Ferry RD over Grier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shryocks Ferry RD over Grier Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShryocks Ferry RD
CrossesGrier Creek
Location1 MI S of JCT CR 5217
RouteCounty Highway 1219
Coordinates38.02056, -84.82583
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2011)
Projected traffic31 by 2031
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 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 Shryocks Ferry RD over Grier Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shryocks Ferry RD over Grier 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shryocks Ferry RD over Grier Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shryocks Ferry RD over Grier Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shryocks Ferry RD over Grier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.