KY-931 over Cowan Creek
GoodLetcher County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI SW of JCT Ky 2035 · Structure no. 067B00097N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,135
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-931 over Cowan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-931 over Cowan Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-931 over Cowan Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-931 over Cowan 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does KY-931 over Cowan Creek carry?
About 1,135 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is KY-931 over Cowan Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns KY-931 over Cowan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.