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KY-8 over Lawrence Creek

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 1597 · Structure no. 081B00036N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,048
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Lawrence Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-8 over Lawrence Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,048 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1597
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.69472, -83.82
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,048 (2023)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Lawrence 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,048 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.