US Bridges

KY-713 over West Fork Slate Creek

Fair

Menifee County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi. W. US 460 Jct. · Structure no. 083B00038N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-713 over West Fork Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-713 over West Fork Slate Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 337 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-713
CrossesWest Fork Slate Creek
Location1.6 Mi. W. US 460 Jct.
RouteState Highway 713
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96222, -83.76
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic337 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-713 over West Fork Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-713 over West Fork Slate 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-713 over West Fork Slate Creek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-713 over West Fork Slate Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-713 over West Fork Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.