US Bridges

KY-678 over Peter Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · .15 M W JCT CR 1335 · Structure no. 086B00048N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
102 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-678 over Peter Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-678 over Peter Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-678
CrossesPeter Creek
Location.15 M W JCT CR 1335
RouteState Highway 678
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75333, -85.85139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2023)
Projected traffic132 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-678 over Peter Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-678 over Peter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 132 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-678 over Peter Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns KY-678 over Peter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.