US Bridges

Spears Mill Road over Stoner Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT CR 5122 · Structure no. 009C00060N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spears Mill Road over Stoner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spears Mill Road over Stoner Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2029. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpears Mill Road
CrossesStoner Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT CR 5122
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1675, -84.16306
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2009)
Projected traffic176 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spears Mill Road over Stoner Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spears Mill Road over Stoner 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 2022.

How much traffic does Spears Mill Road over Stoner Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Spears Mill Road over Stoner Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Spears Mill Road over Stoner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.