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KY-707 over Rt. Fork of Bear Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Kentucky · .10 MI S of JCT Ky 1937 · Structure no. 064B00032N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-707 over Rt. Fork of Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-707 over Rt. Fork of Bear Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-707
CrossesRt. Fork of Bear Creek
Location.10 MI S of JCT Ky 1937
RouteState Highway 707
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24917, -82.63556
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2021)
Projected traffic72 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-707 over Rt. Fork of Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-707 over Rt. Fork of Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-707 over Rt. Fork of Bear Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-707 over Rt. Fork of Bear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns KY-707 over Rt. Fork of Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.