US Bridges

KY-7 over Beechy Creek

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI S. of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 045B00088N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,056
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Beechy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Beechy Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesBeechy Creek
Location0.8 MI S. of JCT Ky 10
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.61222, -82.93528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed13 mi (21 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 Beechy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Beechy 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 August 2023.

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

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

How long is KY-7 over Beechy Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Beechy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.