US Bridges

Stephenson Mill RD over Mccoys Fork

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI NW of JCT Ky 14/16 · Structure no. 008C00012N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephenson Mill RD over Mccoys Fork is a steel culvert carrying Stephenson Mill RD over Mccoys Fork in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesStephenson Mill RD
CrossesMccoys Fork
Location1.8 MI NW of JCT Ky 14/16
RouteCounty Highway 1144
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.85083, -84.66306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2009)
Projected traffic219 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stephenson Mill RD over Mccoys Fork built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephenson Mill RD over Mccoys Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stephenson Mill RD over Mccoys Fork carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Stephenson Mill RD over Mccoys Fork?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Stephenson Mill RD over Mccoys Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.