US Bridges

KY-708 over Mid.Fork Ky River

Good

Lee County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. South JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 065B00027N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-708 over Mid.Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-708 over Mid.Fork Ky River in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-708
CrossesMid.Fork Ky River
Location0.5 Mi. South JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 708
CountyLee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.555, -83.59389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-708 over Mid.Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-708 over Mid.Fork Ky River 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-708 over Mid.Fork Ky River carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-708 over Mid.Fork Ky River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-708 over Mid.Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.