US Bridges

KY-713 over Slate Creek

Good

Menifee County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. E. US 460 W-Jct. · Structure no. 083B00039N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-713 over Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-713 over Slate Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 311 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-713
CrossesSlate Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. US 460 W-Jct.
RouteState Highway 713
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94167, -83.77167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2021)
Projected traffic311 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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 Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-713 over Slate Creek 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 May 2021.

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

About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-713 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-713 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.