US Bridges

KY-90 over Stillhouse Branch

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI E JCT Ky 163 @KY90 · Structure no. 085B00053N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Stillhouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-90 over Stillhouse Branch in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,402 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,402 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesStillhouse Branch
Location2.8 MI E JCT Ky 163 @KY90
RouteState Highway 90
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84889, -85.63833
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,402 (2022)
Projected traffic2,402 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-90 over Stillhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Stillhouse Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Stillhouse Branch carry?

About 2,402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Stillhouse Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns KY-90 over Stillhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.