US Bridges

KY-8S over Ohio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd.

FairPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · .042 MI N JCT Ky 8 · Structure no. 045B00064N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,991 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,433
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8S over Ohio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd. is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-8S over Ohio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd. in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 4,433 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,433 by 2042. The structure is 2,991 ft (911.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8S
CrossesOhio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd.
Location.042 MI N JCT Ky 8
RouteState Highway 8
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.72694, -83.0175
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,991 ft (911.7 m)
Longest span900 ft (274.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,433 (2022)
Projected traffic4,433 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$73.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-8S over Ohio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8S over Ohio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-8S over Ohio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd. carry?

About 4,433 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-8S over Ohio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd.?

The structure is 2,991 ft (911.7 m) long with a longest span of 900 ft (274.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8S over Ohio Rvr-Csx Rr-Co.Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.