US Bridges

KY-8 over Quicks Run

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI N.W. JCT Ky 3037 · Structure no. 068B00002N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Quicks Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Quicks Run in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesQuicks Run
Location3.2 MI N.W. JCT Ky 3037
RouteState Highway 8
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64, -83.35361
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2021)
Projected traffic804 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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-8 over Quicks Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Quicks Run 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Quicks Run carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-8 over Quicks Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Quicks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.