US Bridges

US 68 over Stoner Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of N-Jct US 27 · Structure no. 009B00052R

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Stoner Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Stoner Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesStoner Creek
Location1.2 MI E of N-Jct US 27
RouteU.S. Route 68
Coordinates38.22611, -84.25361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 68 over Stoner Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over Stoner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does US 68 over Stoner Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Stoner Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Stoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.