US Bridges

KY-713 over Spencer Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI West of JCT Ky 213 · Structure no. 087B00045N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-713 over Spencer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-713 over Spencer Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-713
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location1.1 MI West of JCT Ky 213
RouteState Highway 713
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03028, -83.84472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-713 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is KY-713 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-713 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.