US Bridges

KY-893 over Branch of Mccullough Cre

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 4.6 MI East of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 018B00079N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-893 over Branch of Mccullough Cre is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-893 over Branch of Mccullough Cre in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 504 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-893
CrossesBranch of Mccullough Cre
Location4.6 MI East of JCT US 641
RouteState Highway 893
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50667, -88.24639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2023)
Projected traffic504 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-893 over Branch of Mccullough Cre built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-893 over Branch of Mccullough Cre 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-893 over Branch of Mccullough Cre carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-893 over Branch of Mccullough Cre?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-893 over Branch of Mccullough Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.