US Bridges

KY-92 over Osborne Creek

Good

McCreary County, Kentucky · .2 Miles West of Ky 1470 · Structure no. 074B00039N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-92 over Osborne Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-92 over Osborne Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 2,277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,277 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-92
CrossesOsborne Creek
Location.2 Miles West of Ky 1470
RouteState Highway 92
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65417, -84.35028
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2024)
Projected traffic2,277 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-92 over Osborne Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-92 over Osborne Creek 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 September 2024.

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

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is KY-92 over Osborne Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-92 over Osborne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.