US Bridges

Ky 88 over Bear Creek

Good

Grayson County, Kentucky · 0.1 M E of JCT KY1214 · Structure no. 043B00105N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 88 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 88 over Bear Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

CarriesKy 88
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 M E of JCT KY1214
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates37.45972, -86.22333
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2021)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 88 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 88 over Bear 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 88 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 88 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Ky 88 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.