US Bridges

KY-893 over Over Dry Creek

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · South of JCT of 121 · Structure no. 018B00135N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-893 over Over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-893 over Over Dry Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesKY-893
CrossesOver Dry Creek
LocationSouth of JCT of 121
RouteState Highway 893
Coordinates36.50056, -88.34111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic675 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-893 over Over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-893 over Over Dry Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-893 over Over Dry Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-893 over Over Dry Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-893 over Over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.