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KY-94 over Verhine Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 781 · Structure no. 038B00005N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Verhine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-94 over Verhine Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesVerhine Creek
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 781
RouteState Highway 94
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.55417, -89.00694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2022)
Projected traffic469 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-94 over Verhine Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Verhine 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Verhine Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Verhine Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-94 over Verhine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.