US Bridges

Ky 78 over Mccormicks Br.

Good

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .20 Mi. E. of JCT Ky 198 · Structure no. 069B00095N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,981
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 78 over Mccormicks Br. is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 78 over Mccormicks Br. in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKy 78
CrossesMccormicks Br.
Location.20 Mi. E. of JCT Ky 198
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates37.49, -84.73778
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,981 (2023)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 78 over Mccormicks Br. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 78 over Mccormicks Br. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 78 over Mccormicks Br. carry?

About 1,981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 78 over Mccormicks Br.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 78 over Mccormicks Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.