US Bridges

Steep Creek RD over Steep Creek

FairPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI SE JCT Ky 2044 · Structure no. 059C00050N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steep Creek RD over Steep Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Steep Creek RD over Steep Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2026. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSteep Creek RD
CrossesSteep Creek
Location1.7 MI SE JCT Ky 2044
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.92389, -84.475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2006)
Projected traffic364 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Steep Creek RD over Steep Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steep Creek RD over Steep 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 Steep Creek RD over Steep Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Steep Creek RD over Steep Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Steep Creek RD over Steep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.