US Bridges

KY-294 over Spring Creek

Fair

Todd County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI West of JCT Ky 181 · Structure no. 110B00017N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,869
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-294 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-294 over Spring Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 1,869 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,869 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-294
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.3 MI West of JCT Ky 181
RouteState Highway 294
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64833, -87.22389
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,869 (2019)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2039
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 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-294 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-294 over Spring Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-294 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,869 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-294 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-294 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.