US Bridges

KY-7 over Steele Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1086 · Structure no. 036B00010N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Steele Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-7 over Steele Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesSteele Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1086
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44472, -82.80611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,405 (2023)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Steele Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Steele 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 September 2021.

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

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Steele Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-7 over Steele Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.