KY-194 over Cow Creek
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI E of JCT Ky 1428 · Structure no. 036B00087N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 802
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-194 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-194 over Cow Creek in Floyd 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 802 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-194 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-194 over Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-194 over Cow Creek carry?
About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-194 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-194 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.