US Bridges

KY-87 over Line Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · 1.79 Mi. N.-Jct Ky 792 · Structure no. 086B00046N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-87 over Line Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-87 over Line Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-87
CrossesLine Creek
Location1.79 Mi. N.-Jct Ky 792
RouteState Highway 382
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65167, -85.82028
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic485 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-87 over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-87 over Line 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-87 over Line Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-87 over Line Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-87 over Line Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.