US Bridges

KY-607 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · .18 Mi. E.-Jct US 127 · Structure no. 094B00030N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-607 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-607 over Cedar Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-607
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.18 Mi. E.-Jct US 127
RouteState Highway 607
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39722, -84.84667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2023)
Projected traffic298 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-607 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-607 over Cedar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-607 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-607 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-607 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.