Ky 1287 over Stevens Creek
Owen County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky 1287 over Stevens Creek in Owen County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 218 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 10 of the 54 inventoried bridges in Owen County rated good (18.5%); 2 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Aluminum or iron culvert |
| Length | about 20 ft |
| Location | 2.0 Miles South Jct Ky 22 |
| NBI structure number | 094B00044N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Owen County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-127 over Cedar Creek | 2000 | 3,614 | Good |
| US-127 over Severn Creek | 1999 | 2,935 | Fair |
| Ky-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill | 1974 | 2,263 | Fair |
| US-127 over Eagle Creek | 1993 | 1,475 | Good |
| Ky-355 over Big Twin Creek | 1941 | 1,059 | Fair |
| Ky-355 over Little Twin Creek | 2014 | 1,059 | Good |
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