Ky-1662 over Grassy Creek
Lewis County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-1662 over Grassy Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 164 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 103 of the 149 inventoried bridges in Lewis County rated fair (69.1%); 6 (4.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: substructure 6 to 5.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 1.9 Mi. SW - Ky 59 |
| NBI structure number | 068B00092N |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lewis County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-9 over Swearingen Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Grannison Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Good |
| Ky-9 over Blue Spring Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Ben Willen Branch | 1971 | 5,163 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Cabin Creek | 1987 | 5,015 | Fair |
| Ky-9 over Bethel Creek | 1987 | 5,015 | Good |
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