US Bridges

KY-90 over Br of Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI West of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 029B00021N

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

About this bridge

KY-90 over Br of Marrowbone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-90 over Br of Marrowbone Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesKY-90
CrossesBr of Marrowbone Creek
Location1.3 MI West of JCT Ky 100
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.82306, -85.48028
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 Br of Marrowbone Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-90 over Br of Marrowbone 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-90 over Br of Marrowbone Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-90 over Br of Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-90 over Br of Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.