US Bridges

KY-1961 over Stoner Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 025B00042N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1961 over Stoner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1961 over Stoner Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 702 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1961
CrossesStoner Creek
Location2.5 MI N. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 1961
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06611, -84.11556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2022)
Projected traffic702 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1961 over Stoner Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1961 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1961 over Stoner Creek carry?

About 702 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1961 over Stoner Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1961 over Stoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.