US Bridges

KY-930 over Stinking Creek

PoorPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI East of JCT Ky 225 · Structure no. 061B00036N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-930 over Stinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-930 over Stinking Creek in Knox 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 589 vehicles a day, projected to reach 589 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-930
CrossesStinking Creek
Location1.8 MI East of JCT Ky 225
RouteState Highway 930
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83889, -83.81333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2021)
Projected traffic589 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-930 over Stinking Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-930 over Stinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-930 over Stinking Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-930 over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-930 over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.