US Bridges

KY-926 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Kentucky · .50 MI E. of JCT Ky 390 · Structure no. 084B00021N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-926 over Thompson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-926 over Thompson Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-926
CrossesThompson Creek
Location.50 MI E. of JCT Ky 390
RouteState Highway 926
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86778, -85.00278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2021)
Projected traffic43 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-926 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-926 over Thompson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-926 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-926 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-926 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.