US Bridges

Stepstone Road over Stepstone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .2MI W-Stepstone @bath Cl · Structure no. 087C00054N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stepstone Road over Stepstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stepstone Road over Stepstone Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesStepstone Road
CrossesStepstone Creek
Location.2MI W-Stepstone @bath Cl
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08472, -83.8275
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic112 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stepstone Road over Stepstone Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stepstone Road over Stepstone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stepstone Road over Stepstone Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Stepstone Road over Stepstone Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stepstone Road over Stepstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.