US Bridges

Ky 33 over Spears Creek

Good

Boyle County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N - US 150 · Structure no. 011B00054N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 33 over Spears Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 33 over Spears Creek in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKy 33
CrossesSpears Creek
Location1.5 MI N - US 150
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates37.66722, -84.76778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,570 (2022)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ky 33 over Spears Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 33 over Spears 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 33 over Spears Creek carry?

About 4,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 33 over Spears Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Ky 33 over Spears Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.