US Bridges

KY-713 over Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .4 MI West of JCT Ky 213 · Structure no. 087B00013N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-713 over Slate Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-713 over Slate Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-713
CrossesSlate Creek
Location.4 MI West of JCT Ky 213
RouteState Highway 713
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02417, -83.83167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2023)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-713 over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-713 over Slate 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-713 over Slate Creek carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-713 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-713 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.