US Bridges

KY-93 over Fork of Dry Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · .75 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 778 · Structure no. 072B00006N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-93 over Fork of Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-93 over Fork of 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 6 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-93
CrossesFork of Dry Creek
Location.75 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 778
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96944, -87.90472
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-93 over Fork of Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-93 over Fork of 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 Fork of Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-93 over Fork of Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-93 over Fork of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.