US Bridges

KY-94 over Ford Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 893 · Structure no. 018B00035N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Ford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-94 over Ford 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,934 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesFord Creek
Location1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 893
RouteState Highway 94
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58889, -88.45639
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2023)
Projected traffic1,934 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-94 over Ford Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-94 over Ford 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 Ford Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Ford Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.