US Bridges

KY-10 over Flagg Springs Creek

Good

Campbell County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 735 & Ky 10 · Structure no. 019B00078N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-10 over Flagg Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-10 over Flagg Springs Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-10
CrossesFlagg Springs Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 735 & Ky 10
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates38.88556, -84.26472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic211 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-10 over Flagg Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-10 over Flagg Springs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-10 over Flagg Springs Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-10 over Flagg Springs Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-10 over Flagg Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.