US Bridges

KY-902 over Livingston Creek

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Kentucky · On Caldwell-Crittenden Cl · Structure no. 028B00046N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-902 over Livingston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-902 over Livingston Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-902
CrossesLivingston Creek
LocationOn Caldwell-Crittenden Cl
RouteState Highway 902
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19278, -88.08472
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-902 over Livingston Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-902 over Livingston 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-902 over Livingston Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-902 over Livingston Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-902 over Livingston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.