US Bridges

KY-922 over West Fork Eagle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Scott County, Kentucky · .8 Mi. S. JCT Ky 620 · Structure no. 105B00128N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-922 over West Fork Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-922 over West Fork Eagle Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKY-922
CrossesWest Fork Eagle Creek
Location.8 Mi. S. JCT Ky 620
RouteState Highway 922
Coordinates38.32056, -84.50639
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-922 over West Fork Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-922 over West Fork Eagle 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-922 over West Fork Eagle Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-922 over West Fork Eagle Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-922 over West Fork Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.