US Bridges

Ky 33 over Spears Creek

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · 1.7 Mi. N JCT US 150 · Structure no. 011B00057N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 33 over Spears Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 33 over Spears Creek in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 33
CrossesSpears Creek
Location1.7 Mi. N JCT US 150
RouteState Highway 33
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66972, -84.76667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 33 over Spears 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 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 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 33 over Spears Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.