US Bridges

KY-66 over Straight Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI N of JCT Ky 221 · Structure no. 007B00107N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,781
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-66 over Straight Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-66 over Straight Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-66
CrossesStraight Creek
Location.10 MI N of JCT Ky 221
RouteState Highway 66
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77333, -83.67
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,781 (2023)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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-66 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-66 over Straight 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-66 over Straight Creek carry?

About 1,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-66 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-66 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.