US Bridges

KY-7 over Tygarts Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · .07 MI N of JCT Ky 2070 · Structure no. 045B00025N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Tygarts Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-7 over Tygarts Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesTygarts Creek
Location.07 MI N of JCT Ky 2070
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.56417, -82.95194
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2023)
Projected traffic652 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 1942, making it 83 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 August 2024.

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

About 652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.