US Bridges

KY-2024 over Cow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Owsley County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 28 · Structure no. 095B00009N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2024 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2024 over Cow Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2024
CrossesCow Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 28
RouteState Highway 2024
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44667, -83.64361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2024 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2024 over Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2024 over Cow Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2024 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2024 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.