US Bridges

KY-90 over South Fork of Beaver Crk

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · .50 MI W. of Cumbrlnd P · Structure no. 005B00059N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,128
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over South Fork of Beaver Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-90 over South Fork of Beaver Crk in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1942, 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 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 9,128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,128 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesSouth Fork of Beaver Crk
Location.50 MI W. of Cumbrlnd P
RouteState Highway 90
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99056, -85.90222
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,128 (2018)
Projected traffic9,128 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-90 over South Fork of Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is KY-90 over South Fork of Beaver Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-90 over South Fork of Beaver Crk carry?

About 9,128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over South Fork of Beaver Crk?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over South Fork of Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.