US Bridges

New Liberty Sparta over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mi.Se Old SR35(CR1306 · Structure no. 094C00030N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Liberty Sparta over Two Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Liberty Sparta over Two Mile Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Liberty Sparta
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location0.4 Mi.Se Old SR35(CR1306
RouteCounty Highway 1307
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.665, -84.88528
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2013)
Projected traffic161 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 New Liberty Sparta over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Liberty Sparta over Two Mile 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does New Liberty Sparta over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is New Liberty Sparta over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns New Liberty Sparta over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.