US Bridges

KY-920 over Little Meeting Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 047B00154N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-920 over Little Meeting Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-920 over Little Meeting Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesKY-920
CrossesLittle Meeting Creek
Location1.2 MI S JCT Ky 84
RouteState Highway 920
Coordinates37.59944, -86.19444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-920 over Little Meeting Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-920 over Little Meeting Creek 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 2024.

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

About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-920 over Little Meeting Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-920 over Little Meeting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.