US Bridges

KY-91 over Tudor Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 139 North · Structure no. 017B00077N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-91 over Tudor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-91 over Tudor Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-91
CrossesTudor Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 139 North
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates37.14167, -87.90806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating88.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2021)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-91 over Tudor Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-91 over Tudor Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns KY-91 over Tudor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.