US Bridges

KY-2091 over Lost Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI SE JCT US 60 · Structure no. 113B00092N

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,755
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2091 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2091 over Lost Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 52 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 1,755 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,755 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2091
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.0 MI SE JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 2091
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68139, -87.89722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2021)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-2091 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is KY-2091 over Lost 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2091 over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2091 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2091 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.