US Bridges

KY-8 over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 8 · Structure no. 068B00031N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-8 over Salt Lick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,536 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 8
RouteState Highway 8
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59778, -83.32389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,536 (2023)
Projected traffic3,536 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-8 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Salt Lick 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 3,536 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-8 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.