US Bridges

Bethlehem Church R over Stovall Creek

FairPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of Herchel Jones · Structure no. 004C00067N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Church R over Stovall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethlehem Church R over Stovall Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Church R
CrossesStovall Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Herchel Jones
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94528, -88.99639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2010)
Projected traffic117 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bethlehem Church R over Stovall Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Church R over Stovall 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Church R over Stovall Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bethlehem Church R over Stovall Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Church R over Stovall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.