US Bridges

Short Stoney RD over Stony Creek

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Nicholas County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI SE of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 091C00053N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Stoney RD over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Stoney RD over Stony Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShort Stoney RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of JCT US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.38833, -84.015
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2009)
Projected traffic147 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Short Stoney RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Stoney RD over Stony 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 July 2024.

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

About 147 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Short Stoney RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Short Stoney RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.