US Bridges

KY-191 over Stillwater Creek

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 0.37 Mi. W. Ky. 1812 JCT · Structure no. 119B00070N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-191 over Stillwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-191 over Stillwater Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,802 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-191
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location0.37 Mi. W. Ky. 1812 JCT
RouteState Highway 191
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75556, -83.48472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,802 (2022)
Projected traffic1,802 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-191 over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-191 over Stillwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-191 over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-191 over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-191 over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.