US Bridges

KY-66 over Straight Creek

Good

Bell County, Kentucky · .55 MI NE JCT US 25E · Structure no. 007B00125N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,231
2022 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 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,231 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-66
CrossesStraight Creek
Location.55 MI NE JCT US 25E
RouteState Highway 66
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76556, -83.68972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,231 (2022)
Projected traffic4,231 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-66 over Straight 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 May 2022.

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

About 4,231 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-66 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-66 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.