US Bridges

KY-1244 over Stony Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .05 MI NW of N-Jct US 68 · Structure no. 091B00043N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1244 over Stony Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1244 over Stony Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1244
CrossesStony Creek
Location.05 MI NW of N-Jct US 68
RouteState Highway 1244
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40944, -84.01222
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1244 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1244 over Stony 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1244 over Stony Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1244 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1244 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.