US Bridges

KY-92 over Marsh Creek

Fair

McCreary County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. W JCT Ky 1470 · Structure no. 074B00030N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,137
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-92 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-92 over Marsh Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,137 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,137 by 2038. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-92
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location.25 Mi. W JCT Ky 1470
RouteState Highway 592
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.6575, -84.34972
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,137 (2018)
Projected traffic2,137 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-92 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-92 over Marsh 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 Marsh Creek carry?

About 2,137 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-92 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-92 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.