US Bridges

KY-90 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of JCT US 31E · Structure no. 005B00034N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,887
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-90 over Beaver Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 8,887 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,887 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.4 MI W of JCT US 31E
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02722, -85.93861
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,887 (2022)
Projected traffic8,887 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Beaver 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 8,887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.