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KY-920 over Mays Run

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Hardin County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 220 · Structure no. 047B00077N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-920 over Mays Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-920 over Mays Run in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, projected to reach 477 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-920
CrossesMays Run
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 220
RouteState Highway 920
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74222, -86.09278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2021)
Projected traffic477 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mays Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-920 over Mays Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-920 over Mays Run carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-920 over Mays Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns KY-920 over Mays Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.