US Bridges

Slover Creek Rd. over Slover Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. SW JCT Ky 270 · Structure no. 117C00065N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,919
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slover Creek Rd. over Slover Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slover Creek Rd. over Slover Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,919 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSlover Creek Rd.
CrossesSlover Creek
Location.5 Mi. SW JCT Ky 270
RouteCounty Highway 1257
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44583, -87.77222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2012)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Slover Creek Rd. over Slover Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slover Creek Rd. over Slover 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 Slover Creek Rd. over Slover Creek carry?

About 1,919 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Slover Creek Rd. over Slover Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Slover Creek Rd. over Slover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.