US Bridges

Stegall Cold Sprin over Clifty Creek

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 032C00023N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stegall Cold Sprin over Clifty Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stegall Cold Sprin over Clifty Creek in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesStegall Cold Sprin
CrossesClifty Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1352
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12917, -83.18972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2009)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stegall Cold Sprin over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stegall Cold Sprin over Clifty 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Stegall Cold Sprin over Clifty Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Stegall Cold Sprin over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stegall Cold Sprin over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.