US Bridges

KY-90 over Norris Branch

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .70 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 691 · Structure no. 029B00018N

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,335
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Norris Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-90 over Norris Branch in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 83 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 3,335 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,335 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesNorris Branch
Location.70 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 691
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79889, -85.41611
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.9 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,335 (2022)
Projected traffic3,335 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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-90 over Norris Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is KY-90 over Norris Branch 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-90 over Norris Branch carry?

About 3,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Norris Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-90 over Norris Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.