US Bridges

KY-90 over Elbow Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT Ky 1330 · Structure no. 005B00007N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,641
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Elbow Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-90 over Elbow Spring Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,641 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,641 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesElbow Spring Creek
Location.7 MI W of JCT Ky 1330
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93806, -85.82528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,641 (2023)
Projected traffic7,641 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-90 over Elbow Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is KY-90 over Elbow Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Elbow Spring Creek carry?

About 7,641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Elbow Spring Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Elbow Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.