US Bridges

KY-6 over Stewart Creek

GoodPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · Woodbine · Structure no. 061B00103N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6 over Stewart Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-6 over Stewart Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-6
CrossesStewart Creek
LocationWoodbine
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88583, -84.05556
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2022)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 KY-6 over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-6 over Stewart 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-6 over Stewart Creek carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-6 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.