US Bridges

KY-8 over Br of Turtle Creek

Fair

Bracken County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI West of JCT Ky 19 · Structure no. 012B00019N

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

About this bridge

KY-8 over Br of Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Br of 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.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,069 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesBr of Turtle Creek
Location1.1 MI West of JCT Ky 19
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.76861, -84.01556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Br of Turtle Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-8 over Br of 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 December 2023.

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

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

How long is KY-8 over Br of Turtle Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Br of Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.