US Bridges

KY-84 over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 412 · Structure no. 078B00026N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,558
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-84 over Stewarts Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 1,558 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,558 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-84
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location.05 MI West of JCT Ky 412
RouteState Highway 84
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55972, -85.35861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,558 (2021)
Projected traffic1,558 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-84 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-84 over Stewarts 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-84 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 1,558 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-84 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-84 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.