US Bridges

Ky 92 over Greasy Creek

Good

Bell County, Kentucky · 0.55 M SW of JCT Ky 225 · Structure no. 007B00150N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 92 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 92 over Greasy Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 92
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location0.55 M SW of JCT Ky 225
RouteState Highway 92
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70944, -83.82778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2021)
Projected traffic628 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 92 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 92 over Greasy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 92 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 92 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 92 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.