US Bridges

Ky 393 over Trib to Floyds Fork

FairPosted for load

Oldham County, Kentucky · 0.10 MI N of Ky 1818 · Structure no. 093B00042N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 393 over Trib to Floyds Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 393 over Trib to Floyds Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 978 vehicles a day, projected to reach 978 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 393
CrossesTrib to Floyds Fork
Location0.10 MI N of Ky 1818
RouteState Highway 393
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32056, -85.38056
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2019)
Projected traffic978 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 393 over Trib to Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 393 over Trib to Floyds Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 393 over Trib to Floyds Fork carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 393 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 393 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.