US Bridges

KY-90 over Wisdom Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 496 · Structure no. 029B00022N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Wisdom Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-90 over Wisdom 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesWisdom Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 496
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83167, -85.49222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2021)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2041
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 Wisdom Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-90 over Wisdom 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 Wisdom Creek carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Wisdom Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Wisdom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.