US Bridges

KY-8 over Briary Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .1 MI SW of JCT Ky 1021 · Structure no. 068B00005N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,344
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Briary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Briary Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,344 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,344 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesBriary Creek
Location.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 1021
RouteState Highway 8
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.6225, -83.13278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,344 (2023)
Projected traffic2,344 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Briary Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Briary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Briary Creek carry?

About 2,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Briary Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-8 over Briary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.