US Bridges

KY-293 over Tradewater Overflow

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 1294 · Structure no. 054B00116N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
264 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-293 over Tradewater Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-293 over Tradewater Overflow in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2039. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-293
CrossesTradewater Overflow
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 1294
RouteState Highway 293
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32028, -87.81194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2019)
Projected traffic484 by 2039
Trucks13%
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-293 over Tradewater Overflow built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-293 over Tradewater Overflow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-293 over Tradewater Overflow carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-293 over Tradewater Overflow?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-293 over Tradewater Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.