US Bridges

KY-790 over Dry Fork Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 776 · Structure no. 116B00021N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-790 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-790 over Dry Fork Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-790
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 776
RouteState Highway 790
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82917, -84.70167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-790 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-790 over Dry Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-790 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-790 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-790 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.