US Bridges

KY-608 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · E of Owen Co. Ln. · Structure no. 105B00097N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-608 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-608 over Eagle Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-608
CrossesEagle Creek
LocationE of Owen Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 608
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43056, -84.62444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-608 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-608 over Eagle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-608 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-608 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-608 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.