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KY-293 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Nor. of W Ky Pkwy · Structure no. 017B00009N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-293 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-293 over Rocky Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-293
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.3 MI Nor. of W Ky Pkwy
RouteState Highway 293
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1525, -87.86444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,058 (2020)
Projected traffic2,058 by 2040
Trucks6%
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-293 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-293 over Rocky 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-293 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 2,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-293 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-293 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.