US Bridges

KY-94 over Butterworth Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 783 · Structure no. 018B00033N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Butterworth Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-94 over Butterworth Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 4,706 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,706 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesButterworth Creek
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 783
RouteState Highway 94
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.6025, -88.37417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,706 (2021)
Projected traffic4,706 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-94 over Butterworth Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Butterworth 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Butterworth Creek carry?

About 4,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Butterworth Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Butterworth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.