US Bridges

KY-8 over Jimmie Cr.

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 154 · Structure no. 096B00025N

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

About this bridge

KY-8 over Jimmie Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Jimmie Cr. 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 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesJimmie Cr.
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 154
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.82333, -84.24306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 Jimmie Cr. built?

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

What condition is KY-8 over Jimmie Cr. 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 Jimmie Cr. carry?

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

How long is KY-8 over Jimmie Cr.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-8 over Jimmie Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.