US Bridges

KY-8 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · .35 MI Sou. of I-275 Op · Structure no. 019B00001N

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,355
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Unnamed Stream in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 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 3,355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,355 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.35 MI Sou. of I-275 Op
RouteState Highway 445
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.05194, -84.43028
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,355 (2021)
Projected traffic3,355 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is KY-8 over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 3,355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-8 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.