Deerfield Road over Stovall Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBallard County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT Ky 802 · Structure no. 004C00066N
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deerfield Road over Stovall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerfield Road over Stovall Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deerfield Road over Stovall Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Deerfield Road over Stovall Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Deerfield Road over Stovall Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Deerfield Road over Stovall Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Deerfield Road over Stovall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.