US Bridges

KY-8 over Holts Creek at Foster

FairPosted for load

Bracken County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 1019 · Structure no. 012B00004N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Holts Creek at Foster is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-8 over Holts Creek at Foster in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesHolts Creek at Foster
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 1019
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.80333, -84.21667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 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 Holts Creek at Foster built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Holts Creek at Foster 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Holts Creek at Foster carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Holts Creek at Foster?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Holts Creek at Foster?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.