US Bridges

Decoursey Road over Decoursey Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .1 MI N.W.-Ky 204 · Structure no. 059B00086N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decoursey Road over Decoursey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decoursey Road over Decoursey Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,105 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDecoursey Road
CrossesDecoursey Creek
Location.1 MI N.W.-Ky 204
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates38.97722, -84.48722
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2019)
Projected traffic2,105 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Decoursey Road over Decoursey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decoursey Road over Decoursey 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Decoursey Road over Decoursey Creek carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Decoursey Road over Decoursey Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Decoursey Road over Decoursey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.