US Bridges

KY-92 over Marsh Creek

Good

McCreary County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of Jct. KY-592 · Structure no. 074B00040N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
489 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,277
2024 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 2019, so it is 6 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 489 ft (149 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
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location.1 MI E of Jct. KY-592
RouteState Highway 92
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65194, -84.36694
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length489 ft (149 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-92 over Marsh 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is KY-92 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-92 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.