US Bridges

KY-8 over Stepstone Ck.

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 154 · Structure no. 096B00024N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Stepstone Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Stepstone Ck. in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesStepstone Ck.
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 154
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.83639, -84.24139
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2022)
Projected traffic505 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-8 over Stepstone Ck. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Stepstone Ck. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Stepstone Ck. carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Stepstone Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-8 over Stepstone Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.