US Bridges

KY-8 over Elijahs Creek

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI West of JCT Ky 20 · Structure no. 008B00023N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Elijahs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-8 over Elijahs Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 807 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 807 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesElijahs Creek
Location2.7 MI West of JCT Ky 20
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.10194, -84.69722
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2022)
Projected traffic807 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-8 over Elijahs Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Elijahs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Elijahs Creek carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Elijahs Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Elijahs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.