US Bridges

KY-1893 over Stoner Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 1940 · Structure no. 009B00041N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1893 over Stoner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1893 over Stoner Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 457 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKY-1893
CrossesStoner Creek
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1940
RouteState Highway 1893
Coordinates38.30306, -84.24944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2021)
Projected traffic457 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1893 over Stoner Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1893 over Stoner 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1893 over Stoner Creek carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1893 over Stoner Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1893 over Stoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.