US Bridges

KY-78 over Logans Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .65 Mi. E. JCT US 27 · Structure no. 069B00088N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-78 over Logans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-78 over Logans Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-78
CrossesLogans Creek
Location.65 Mi. E. JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 78
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53, -84.64111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2023)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2043
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 Logans Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-78 over Logans 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-78 over Logans Creek carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-78 over Logans Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-78 over Logans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.