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KY-931 over Cowan Creek

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI SW of JCT Ky 2035 · Structure no. 067B00098N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,135
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-931 over Cowan Creek is a concrete culvert 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 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-931
CrossesCowan Creek
Location2.3 MI SW of JCT Ky 2035
RouteState Highway 931
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07167, -82.84694
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2015)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2035
Trucks5%
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-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 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-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 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-931 over Cowan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.