US Bridges

KY-8 over Four Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · 300FT Sou. of JCT Ky 1998 · Structure no. 019B00004N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Four Mile Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 6,397 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,397 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location300FT Sou. of JCT Ky 1998
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.04389, -84.42
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,397 (2022)
Projected traffic6,397 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Four Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 6,397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-8 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.