US Bridges

KY-7 over Puncheon Camp Creek

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 1766 · Structure no. 077B00008N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Puncheon Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-7 over Puncheon Camp Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesPuncheon Camp Creek
Location.05 MI S of JCT Ky 1766
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64722, -82.99917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-7 over Puncheon Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Puncheon Camp 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Puncheon Camp Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-7 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.