US Bridges

KY-2392 over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .75 MI NE of S-Jct US 25 · Structure no. 063B00023N

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2392 over Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2392 over Horse Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 1,119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,119 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2392
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.75 MI NE of S-Jct US 25
RouteState Highway 2392
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98444, -84.07083
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2023)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-2392 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2392 over Horse Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2392 over Horse Creek carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2392 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2392 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.