US Bridges

Stingy Creek RD over Stingy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of S-Jct Ky 39 · Structure no. 040C00025N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stingy Creek RD over Stingy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stingy Creek RD over Stingy Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStingy Creek RD
CrossesStingy Creek
Location.5 MI W of S-Jct Ky 39
RouteCounty Highway 1205
Coordinates37.54778, -84.54556
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2006)
Projected traffic84 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stingy Creek RD over Stingy Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stingy Creek RD over Stingy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stingy Creek RD over Stingy Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Stingy Creek RD over Stingy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stingy Creek RD over Stingy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.