US Bridges

Stoney Creek RD over Stoney Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .45 Mi- S JCT US 68 · Structure no. 091C00034N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Creek RD over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stoney Creek RD over Stoney Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesStoney Creek RD
CrossesStoney Creek
Location.45 Mi- S JCT US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41056, -83.99861
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2009)
Projected traffic116 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Stoney Creek RD over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoney Creek RD over Stoney 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 2022.

How much traffic does Stoney Creek RD over Stoney Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Stoney Creek RD over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Creek RD over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.