US Bridges

Ky 746 over Stillwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 4.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 191 · Structure no. 119B00023N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 746 over Stillwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 746 over Stillwater Creek in Wolfe 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 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 279 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 746
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location4.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 191
RouteState Highway 746
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77528, -83.49861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2021)
Projected traffic279 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 746 over Stillwater Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 746 over Stillwater 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 746 over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 746 over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 746 over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.