US Bridges

KY-933 over Spillway-Doe Run Dam

FairPosted for load

Meade County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 448 · Structure no. 082B00005N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-933 over Spillway-Doe Run Dam is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-933 over Spillway-Doe Run Dam in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-933
CrossesSpillway-Doe Run Dam
Location3.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 448
RouteState Highway 933
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99722, -86.11167
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2022)
Projected traffic889 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-933 over Spillway-Doe Run Dam built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-933 over Spillway-Doe Run Dam 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-933 over Spillway-Doe Run Dam carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-933 over Spillway-Doe Run Dam?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-933 over Spillway-Doe Run Dam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.