US Bridges

KY-90 over Hayes Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 558 · Structure no. 027B00027N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,205
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Hayes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-90 over Hayes Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,205 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesHayes Creek
Location.20 MI East of JCT Ky 558
RouteState Highway 90
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75333, -85.11583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,205 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-90 over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Hayes Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 5,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.