US Bridges

KY-1960 over Big Stoner Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · 50 Ft W of L -E Junc · Structure no. 025B00046N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1960 over Big Stoner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1960 over Big Stoner Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 731 vehicles a day, projected to reach 731 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1960
CrossesBig Stoner Creek
Location50 Ft W of L -E Junc
RouteState Highway 1960
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00917, -84.07278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2022)
Projected traffic731 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1960 over Big Stoner Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1960 over Big 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-1960 over Big Stoner Creek carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1960 over Big Stoner Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1960 over Big Stoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.