US Bridges

KY-213 over Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Nor. of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 087B00015N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,284
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-213 over Slate Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-213 over Slate Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,284 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-213
CrossesSlate Creek
Location1.6 MI Nor. of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99722, -83.83833
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2021)
Projected traffic1,284 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-213 over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-213 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-213 over Slate Creek carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-213 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-213 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.