US Bridges

KY-93 over Eddy Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 274 · Structure no. 072B00008N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-93 over Eddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-93 over Eddy Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-93
CrossesEddy Creek
Location1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 274
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01056, -88.015
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2023)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Eddy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-93 over Eddy 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 Eddy Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-93 over Eddy Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-93 over Eddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.