US Bridges

KY-607 over Eagle Creek @natlee

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 2018 · Structure no. 094B00019N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-607 over Eagle Creek @natlee is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-607 over Eagle Creek @natlee in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-607
CrossesEagle Creek @natlee
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 2018
RouteState Highway 607
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44639, -84.66333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2022)
Projected traffic539 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-607 over Eagle Creek @natlee built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-607 over Eagle Creek @natlee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-607 over Eagle Creek @natlee carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-607 over Eagle Creek @natlee?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-607 over Eagle Creek @natlee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.