US Bridges

KY-93 over Jones Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 453 · Structure no. 070B00032N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-93 over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-93 over Jones Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-93
CrossesJones Creek
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 453
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07917, -88.30917
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-93 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-93 over Jones 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-93 over Jones Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-93 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-93 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.