US Bridges

KY-492 over Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · .08 MI S.W. of Jct. US 60 · Structure no. 113B00053N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-492 over Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-492 over Eagle Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 284 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-492
CrossesEagle Creek
Location.08 MI S.W. of Jct. US 60
RouteState Highway 492
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64583, -87.94944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2021)
Projected traffic284 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-492 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-492 over Eagle 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-492 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-492 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-492 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.