US Bridges

KY-213 over Upper Spruce Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 1314 · Structure no. 087B00007N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,851
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-213 over Upper Spruce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-213 over Upper Spruce Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 2,851 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,851 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-213
CrossesUpper Spruce Creek
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1314
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92, -83.86583
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,851 (2023)
Projected traffic2,851 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-213 over Upper Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-213 over Upper Spruce 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-213 over Upper Spruce Creek carry?

About 2,851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-213 over Upper Spruce Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-213 over Upper Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.