US Bridges

KY-92 over S. Fork of Cumberland Ri

FairPosted for load

McCreary County, Kentucky · .05 MI SE of JCT Ky 1363 · Structure no. 074B00007N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
643 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-92 over S. Fork of Cumberland Ri is a steel truss - deck carrying KY-92 over S. Fork of Cumberland Ri in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,329 by 2042. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-92
CrossesS. Fork of Cumberland Ri
Location.05 MI SE of JCT Ky 1363
RouteState Highway 92
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72583, -84.54389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2022)
Projected traffic1,329 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-92 over S. Fork of Cumberland Ri built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-92 over S. Fork of Cumberland Ri 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-92 over S. Fork of Cumberland Ri carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-92 over S. Fork of Cumberland Ri?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-92 over S. Fork of Cumberland Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.