US Bridges

KY-94 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · .19 MI East of JCT US 45 · Structure no. 042B00071N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
974
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-94 over Unnamed Stream in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 974 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 974 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-94
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.19 MI East of JCT US 45
RouteState Highway 94
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.56028, -88.81194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2023)
Projected traffic974 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.