US Bridges

KY-78 over St.Asaph Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. W.Of JCT Ky 300 · Structure no. 069B00074N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-78 over St.Asaph Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-78 over St.Asaph Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,226 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,226 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-78
CrossesSt.Asaph Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W.Of JCT Ky 300
RouteState Highway 78
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5275, -84.66972
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,226 (2021)
Projected traffic3,226 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 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-78 over St.Asaph Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-78 over St.Asaph 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-78 over St.Asaph Creek carry?

About 3,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-78 over St.Asaph Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-78 over St.Asaph Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.