US Bridges

KY-7 over Tygarts Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI N-Ky 827 · Structure no. 045B00067N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,056
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Tygarts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Tygarts Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesTygarts Creek
Location2.1 MI N-Ky 827
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60667, -82.93972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2021)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Tygarts Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 2023.

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

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.