US Bridges

KY-92 over Little So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · On Mccreary - Wayne Cl · Structure no. 116B00003N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-92 over Little So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-92 over Little So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 km).

CarriesKY-92
CrossesLittle So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr
LocationOn Mccreary - Wayne Cl
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates36.75833, -84.6725
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2023)
Projected traffic464 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.7 mi (117 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$671,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-92 over Little So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-92 over Little So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-92 over Little So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-92 over Little So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-92 over Little So.Fk Cmbrlnd Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.