US Bridges

KY-82 over Twin Creek

Good

Estill County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 89 · Structure no. 033B00042N

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-82 over Twin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-82 over Twin Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 89 years old, older 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 3,729 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,729 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-82
CrossesTwin Creek
Location1.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 89
RouteState Highway 82
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80083, -83.99639
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,729 (2022)
Projected traffic3,729 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-82 over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is KY-82 over Twin 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-82 over Twin Creek carry?

About 3,729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-82 over Twin Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-82 over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.