US Bridges

KY1996 over Stevens Branch

Good

Campbell County, Kentucky · 0.75MI West of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 019B00090N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY1996 over Stevens Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY1996 over Stevens Branch in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY1996
CrossesStevens Branch
Location0.75MI West of JCT Ky 10
RouteState Highway 1996
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.91778, -84.34944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2021)
Projected traffic169 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 KY1996 over Stevens Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY1996 over Stevens Branch 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY1996 over Stevens Branch carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY1996 over Stevens Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY1996 over Stevens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.