US Bridges

Fords Mill Road over Statlers Run

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of JCT Ky 1132 · Structure no. 041C00034N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fords Mill Road over Statlers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fords Mill Road over Statlers Run in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFords Mill Road
CrossesStatlers Run
Location.3 MI E of JCT Ky 1132
RouteCounty Highway 1303
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.69778, -84.74639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2006)
Projected traffic254 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fords Mill Road over Statlers Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fords Mill Road over Statlers 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fords Mill Road over Statlers Run carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Fords Mill Road over Statlers Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fords Mill Road over Statlers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.