US Bridges

Winston Avenue over Banklick Creek

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · .80 MI SW of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 059B00082N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winston Avenue over Banklick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winston Avenue over Banklick Creek in Kenton 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 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 19,473 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,473 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinston Avenue
CrossesBanklick Creek
Location.80 MI SW of JCT Ky 177
RouteState Highway 16
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.03667, -84.50972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,473 (2021)
Projected traffic19,473 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Winston Avenue over Banklick Creek built?

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

What condition is Winston Avenue over Banklick 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Winston Avenue over Banklick Creek carry?

About 19,473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winston Avenue over Banklick Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Winston Avenue over Banklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.