KY-7 over Elk Creek
FairPerry County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of -Jct Ky 1165 · Structure no. 097B00024N
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-7 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-7 over Elk Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 93 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-7 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is KY-7 over Elk 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does KY-7 over Elk Creek carry?
About 4,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-7 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns KY-7 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.