US Bridges

KY-15 over Stoner Creek

Good

Clark County, Kentucky · 4.74 MI S of Ky 1958 · Structure no. 025B00099N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,131
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-15 over Stoner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-15 over Stoner Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-15
CrossesStoner Creek
Location4.74 MI S of Ky 1958
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates37.97417, -84.07861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2022)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-15 over Stoner Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-15 over Stoner 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-15 over Stoner Creek carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-15 over Stoner Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-15 over Stoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.