US Bridges

KY-920 over Meeting Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · On Hardin - Grayson Cl · Structure no. 043B00018N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-920 over Meeting Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-920 over Meeting Creek in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-920
CrossesMeeting Creek
LocationOn Hardin - Grayson Cl
RouteState Highway 920
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57583, -86.21611
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2021)
Projected traffic422 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-920 over Meeting Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-920 over Meeting 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-920 over Meeting Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-920 over Meeting Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-920 over Meeting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.