US Bridges

KY-90 over Br of Glover Creek

FairPosted for load

Barren County, Kentucky · .3 MI W of Metcalfe Cl · Structure no. 005B00012N

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,796
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Br of Glover Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-90 over Br of Glover Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 97 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 5 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 4,796 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,796 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesBr of Glover Creek
Location.3 MI W of Metcalfe Cl
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89861, -85.74667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,796 (2022)
Projected traffic4,796 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Br of Glover Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is KY-90 over Br of Glover 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 Br of Glover Creek carry?

About 4,796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Br of Glover Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Br of Glover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.