US Bridges

KY-7 over Tygarts Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 6.2 MI NW of JCT Ky 1959 · Structure no. 022B00058N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Tygarts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-7 over Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 972 vehicles a day, projected to reach 972 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesTygarts Creek
Location6.2 MI NW of JCT Ky 1959
RouteState Highway 7
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40667, -83.03944
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2022)
Projected traffic972 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-7 over Tygarts Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Tygarts 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Tygarts Creek carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-7 over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.