US Bridges

Ky 193 over Emily Run

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of US 421 · Structure no. 052B00084N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
815
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 193 over Emily Run is a concrete slab carrying Ky 193 over Emily Run in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 815 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 193
CrossesEmily Run
Location2.5 MI N of US 421
RouteState Highway 193
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.4975, -85.14472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2023)
Projected traffic815 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 193 over Emily Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 193 over Emily Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 193 over Emily Run carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 193 over Emily Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 193 over Emily Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.