US Bridges

KY-293 over West Fork of Eddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kentucky · At Lyon - Caldwell Cl · Structure no. 072B00057N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-293 over West Fork of Eddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-293 over West Fork of Eddy Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 819 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-293
CrossesWest Fork of Eddy Creek
LocationAt Lyon - Caldwell Cl
RouteState Highway 293
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06722, -87.97528
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2021)
Projected traffic819 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-293 over West Fork of Eddy Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-293 over West Fork of 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-293 over West Fork of Eddy Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-293 over West Fork of Eddy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-293 over West Fork of Eddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.