US Bridges

KY-893 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. S. JCT Ky 1550 · Structure no. 018B00121N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-893 over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-893 over Unnamed Stream in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-893
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.5 Mi. S. JCT Ky 1550
RouteState Highway 893
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.56361, -88.42472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic136 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-893 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-893 over Unnamed Stream 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does KY-893 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-893 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-893 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.