US Bridges

KY-93 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kentucky · .50 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 778 · Structure no. 072B00005N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-93 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-93 over Dry Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-93
CrossesDry Creek
Location.50 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 778
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97167, -87.90778
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2021)
Projected traffic479 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-93 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-93 over Dry 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 April 2024.

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

About 479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-93 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-93 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.