US Bridges

KY-1234 over Stonelick Creek

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · .8 MI E of JCT Ky 1449 · Structure no. 081B00026N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1234 over Stonelick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1234 over Stonelick Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-1234
CrossesStonelick Creek
Location.8 MI E of JCT Ky 1449
RouteState Highway 1234
Coordinates38.56861, -83.67611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-1234 over Stonelick Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1234 over Stonelick 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1234 over Stonelick Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1234 over Stonelick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1234 over Stonelick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.