US Bridges

KY-90 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · .2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1275 · Structure no. 116B00001N

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,159
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-90 over Meadow Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 64 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 6 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 9,159 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,159 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1275
RouteState Highway 90
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92722, -84.75778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,159 (2021)
Projected traffic9,159 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-90 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is KY-90 over Meadow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-90 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 9,159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.