US Bridges

Stone Road over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · .9 MI West Ky 139 · Structure no. 111C00042N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
835
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Road over Dry Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Stone Road over Dry Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesStone Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location.9 MI West Ky 139
RouteCounty Highway 1316
Coordinates36.91472, -87.86472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating6.6 US tons
Inventory rating3.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2021)
Projected traffic835 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Road over Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Stone Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.