US Bridges

Ky 1008 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Simpson County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 107B00027N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1008 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1008 over Unnamed Stream in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1008
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 100
RouteState Highway 1008
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72194, -86.59583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,288 (2023)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1008 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1008 over Unnamed Stream 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 1008 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 2,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1008 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1008 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.