US Bridges

KY-7 over Doty Creek

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · 2 MI SW of W JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 067B00100N

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,189
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Doty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-7 over Doty Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 48 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,189 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,189 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesDoty Creek
Location2 MI SW of W JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.175, -82.93
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,189 (2020)
Projected traffic3,189 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-7 over Doty Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is KY-7 over Doty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 3,189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Doty Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Doty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.