US Bridges

KY-94 over Willow Slough

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .70 MI N.E. of Tenn Sta L · Structure no. 038B00032N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Willow Slough is a concrete culvert carrying KY-94 over Willow Slough 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesWillow Slough
Location.70 MI N.E. of Tenn Sta L
RouteState Highway 94
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51194, -89.3475
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Willow Slough built?

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

What condition is KY-94 over Willow Slough 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 Willow Slough carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Willow Slough?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-94 over Willow Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.