US Bridges

KY-8 over Kinniconnick Creek

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E. of Ky 1306 · Structure no. 068B00110N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Kinniconnick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-8 over Kinniconnick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,217 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,217 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesKinniconnick Creek
Location0.5 MI E. of Ky 1306
RouteState Highway 8
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60639, -83.16583
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,217 (2022)
Projected traffic2,217 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-8 over Kinniconnick Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Kinniconnick Creek 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 February 2024.

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

About 2,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Kinniconnick Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Kinniconnick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.