US Bridges

KY-91 over Cato Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .50 MI N.W. of Christn Cl · Structure no. 017B00020N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,481
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-91 over Cato Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-91 over Cato Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,481 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-91
CrossesCato Creek
Location.50 MI N.W. of Christn Cl
RouteState Highway 91
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02583, -87.71611
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2023)
Projected traffic1,481 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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-91 over Cato Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-91 over Cato 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-91 over Cato Creek carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-91 over Cato Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-91 over Cato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.