KY-293 over Donaldson Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, Kentucky · .50 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 017B00050N
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 429 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-293 over Donaldson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-293 over Donaldson Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2039. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-293 over Donaldson Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-293 over Donaldson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does KY-293 over Donaldson Creek carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-293 over Donaldson Creek?
The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns KY-293 over Donaldson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.