US Bridges

KY-8 over Locust Creek

Fair

Bracken County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT Ky 1159 · Structure no. 012B00006N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Locust Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-8 over Locust Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2042. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesLocust Creek
Location.7 MI W of JCT Ky 1159
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.77306, -84.1175
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2022)
Projected traffic804 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Locust 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 December 2023.

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

About 804 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-8 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.