US Bridges

South US 25E over Stinking Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · 3.7 Mi.N JCT Bell CO Lne · Structure no. 061B00091L

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South US 25E over Stinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South US 25E over Stinking Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,220 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,220 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth US 25E
CrossesStinking Creek
Location3.7 Mi.N JCT Bell CO Lne
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84639, -83.78611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,220 (2023)
Projected traffic6,220 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 South US 25E over Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is South US 25E over Stinking 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does South US 25E over Stinking Creek carry?

About 6,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is South US 25E over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South US 25E over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.