US Bridges

KY-90 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of W-Jct Ky 1880 · Structure no. 029B00043N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-90 over Cedar Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.5 MI E of W-Jct Ky 1880
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76889, -85.35722
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is KY-90 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-90 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.