US Bridges

KY-7 over Lower White Oak Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. S.-Ky 784 · Structure no. 045B00055N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Lower White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Lower White Oak Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 915 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesLower White Oak Creek
Location.5 Mi. S.-Ky 784
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.70139, -82.94417
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2023)
Projected traffic915 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
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-7 over Lower White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Lower White Oak 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Lower White Oak Creek carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Lower White Oak Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Lower White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.