US Bridges

KY-90 over Bear Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI East of JCT Ky 449 · Structure no. 029B00041N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-90 over Bear Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,037 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,037 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.6 MI East of JCT Ky 449
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77056, -85.27528
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,037 (2022)
Projected traffic3,037 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Bear 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 2022.

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

About 3,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns KY-90 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.