US Bridges

KY-7 over Plum Fork

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Greenup County, Kentucky · 1.09 MI N. of Jct. Ky 10 · Structure no. 045B00089N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Plum Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-7 over Plum Fork 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesPlum Fork
Location1.09 MI N. of Jct. Ky 10
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63361, -82.92861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2022)
Projected traffic706 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Plum Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-7 over Plum Fork 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 Plum Fork carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Plum Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns KY-7 over Plum Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.