US Bridges

KY-784 over Tygart Creek @kehoe

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 2&7 · Structure no. 045B00056N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-784 over Tygart Creek @kehoe is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-784 over Tygart Creek @kehoe 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-784
CrossesTygart Creek @kehoe
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 2&7
RouteState Highway 784
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.4675, -83.04944
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-784 over Tygart Creek @kehoe built?

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

What condition is KY-784 over Tygart Creek @kehoe 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-784 over Tygart Creek @kehoe carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-784 over Tygart Creek @kehoe?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-784 over Tygart Creek @kehoe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.