US Bridges

KY-7 over Maces Creek

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Perry County, Kentucky · Viper · Structure no. 097B00126N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Maces Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Maces Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesMaces Creek
LocationViper
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18306, -83.14861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2021)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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-7 over Maces Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Maces Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Maces Creek carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Maces Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Maces Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.