US Bridges

KY-90 over Glover Creek

FairPosted for load

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI West of JCT Ky 640 · Structure no. 085B00011N

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Glover Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-90 over Glover Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 98 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 5,743 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,743 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesGlover Creek
Location1.2 MI West of JCT Ky 640
RouteState Highway 90
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89222, -85.72417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,743 (2023)
Projected traffic5,743 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-90 over Glover Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is KY-90 over Glover 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Glover Creek carry?

About 5,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Glover Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Glover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.