US Bridges

KY-8 over Turtle Creek

FairPosted for load

Bracken County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI West of JCT Ky 19 · Structure no. 012B00007N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Turtle Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,069 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,069 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.4 MI West of JCT Ky 19
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.76778, -84.02389
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2023)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Turtle 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-8 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-8 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.