US Bridges

KY-8 over Lees Creek

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · .75 MI E of JCT Ky 1235 · Structure no. 081B00035N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
933
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Lees Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Lees Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesLees Creek
Location.75 MI E of JCT Ky 1235
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.75139, -83.87111
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2022)
Projected traffic933 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-8 over Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Lees 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 May 2024.

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

About 933 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Lees Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns KY-8 over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.