US Bridges

Olde Stone Way over Drakes Creek

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI East of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 114C00032N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olde Stone Way over Drakes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olde Stone Way over Drakes Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2026. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOlde Stone Way
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location0.2 MI East of JCT US 231
RouteCity Street 2162
Coordinates36.90472, -86.38861
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2006)
Projected traffic205 by 2026
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Olde Stone Way over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olde Stone Way over Drakes 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Olde Stone Way over Drakes Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Olde Stone Way over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Olde Stone Way over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.