Ky 293 over Tradewater River
GoodCaldwell County, Kentucky · On Caldwell - Hopkins Cl · Structure no. 017B00093N
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 327 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 293 over Tradewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 293 over Tradewater River in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2039. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 293 over Tradewater River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 293 over Tradewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 293 over Tradewater River carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ky 293 over Tradewater River?
The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 293 over Tradewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.