US Bridges

KY-620 over Little Eagle Creek

Poor

Scott County, Kentucky · .9 MI E of JCT Ky 1636 · Structure no. 105B00085N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-620 over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-620 over Little Eagle Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-620
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location.9 MI E of JCT Ky 1636
RouteState Highway 620
Coordinates38.36028, -84.595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2021)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-620 over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-620 over Little Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-620 over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-620 over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-620 over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.