US Bridges

KY-92 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

McCreary County, Kentucky · .35 MI NW of JCT Ky 1363 · Structure no. 074B00008N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-92 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-92 over Wolf Creek 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-92
CrossesWolf Creek
Location.35 MI NW of JCT Ky 1363
RouteState Highway 92
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73056, -84.54694
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2023)
Projected traffic464 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$454,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-92 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-92 over Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-92 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-92 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-92 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.