US Bridges

Rice Road over Steeles Run

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1681 · Structure no. 034B00119N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Road over Steeles Run is a concrete culvert carrying Rice Road over Steeles Run in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRice Road
CrossesSteeles Run
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1681
RouteState Highway 1969
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.0775, -84.60528
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2023)
Projected traffic287 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Rice Road over Steeles Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Road over Steeles Run 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Rice Road over Steeles Run carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rice Road over Steeles Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Rice Road over Steeles Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.