US Bridges

KY-292 over Big Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · @ Pike/Martin CO Line · Structure no. 098B00246N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
869
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-292 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-292 over Big Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKY-292
CrossesBig Creek
Location@ Pike/Martin CO Line
RouteState Highway 292
Coordinates37.74083, -82.33472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2020)
Projected traffic869 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-292 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-292 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-292 over Big Creek carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-292 over Big Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-292 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.