US Bridges

Kenton Station RD over Bowman Creek

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · .5 MI NW of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 059C00013N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
616
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenton Station RD over Bowman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kenton Station RD over Bowman Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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.

It carries about 616 vehicles a day, projected to reach 839 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKenton Station RD
CrossesBowman Creek
Location.5 MI NW of JCT Ky 177
RouteCounty Highway 1132
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.87444, -84.46417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2006)
Projected traffic839 by 2026
Trucks0%
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

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 Kenton Station RD over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenton Station RD over Bowman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kenton Station RD over Bowman Creek carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Kenton Station RD over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kenton Station RD over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.