US Bridges

Steele Road over Rogers Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT Ky 537 · Structure no. 009C00013N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steele Road over Rogers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Steele Road over Rogers Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSteele Road
CrossesRogers Creek
Location1 MI S of JCT Ky 537
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20667, -84.16833
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2009)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steele Road over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steele Road over Rogers 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Steele Road over Rogers Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Steele Road over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Steele Road over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.