US Bridges

KY-845 over Stevens Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · 1.7 Mi.N.W. of Jct. Ky 22 · Structure no. 094B00025N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-845 over Stevens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-845 over Stevens Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-845
CrossesStevens Creek
Location1.7 Mi.N.W. of Jct. Ky 22
RouteState Highway 845
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57528, -84.77917
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2022)
Projected traffic239 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-845 over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-845 over Stevens 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-845 over Stevens Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-845 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-845 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.