KY-7 over Shultz Creek
GoodGreenup County, Kentucky · 3.6 Mi. S. Jct. Ky 784 · Structure no. 045B00079N
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 706
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-7 over Shultz Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Shultz Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 706 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-7 over Shultz Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-7 over Shultz Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-7 over Shultz Creek carry?
About 706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is KY-7 over Shultz Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns KY-7 over Shultz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.