US Bridges

KY-678 over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · .10 MI W. of JCT Ky 249 · Structure no. 086B00041N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-678 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-678 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-678
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.10 MI W. of JCT Ky 249
RouteState Highway 678
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71972, -85.87583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-678 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-678 over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-678 over Indian Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-678 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-678 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.