US Bridges

KY-293 over I-24 @ Mp. 044.693

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Lyon County, Kentucky · .25 MI E of JCT Ky 93 · Structure no. 072B00043N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,738
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-293 over I-24 @ Mp. 044.693 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-293 over I-24 @ Mp. 044.693 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 2,738 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,738 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-293
CrossesI-24 @ Mp. 044.693
Location.25 MI E of JCT Ky 93
RouteState Highway 293
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05694, -88.03361
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,738 (2022)
Projected traffic2,738 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-293 over I-24 @ Mp. 044.693 built?

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

What condition is KY-293 over I-24 @ Mp. 044.693 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-293 over I-24 @ Mp. 044.693 carry?

About 2,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-293 over I-24 @ Mp. 044.693?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns KY-293 over I-24 @ Mp. 044.693?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.