US Bridges

KY-93 over I-24 @ Mp. 043.711

Good

Lyon County, Kentucky · .6 MI N of JCT Ky 293 · Structure no. 072B00042N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-93 over I-24 @ Mp. 043.711 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-93 over I-24 @ Mp. 043.711 in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,566 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,566 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-93
CrossesI-24 @ Mp. 043.711
Location.6 MI N of JCT Ky 293
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06472, -88.04861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,566 (2021)
Projected traffic4,566 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-93 over I-24 @ Mp. 043.711 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-93 over I-24 @ Mp. 043.711 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-93 over I-24 @ Mp. 043.711 carry?

About 4,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-93 over I-24 @ Mp. 043.711?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-93 over I-24 @ Mp. 043.711?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.