US Bridges

KY-903 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .65 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 515 · Structure no. 017B00052N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-903 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-903 over Dry Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-903
CrossesDry Creek
Location.65 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 515
RouteState Highway 903
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02806, -87.92944
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 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 width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-903 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-903 over Dry 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-903 over Dry Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-903 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-903 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.