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KY-94 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .35 MI East of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 038B00031N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-94 over Drainage Ditch in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.35 MI East of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 94
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.56139, -89.21139
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2022)
Projected traffic762 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns KY-94 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.