US Bridges

KY-90 over Otter Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI SW of JCT Ky 834 · Structure no. 116B00036N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
527 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-90 over Otter Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6,123 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,123 by 2042. The structure is 527 ft (160.5 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
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of JCT Ky 834
RouteState Highway 90
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.765, -84.97417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length527 ft (160.5 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,123 (2022)
Projected traffic6,123 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 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-90 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Otter 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 Otter Creek carry?

About 6,123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 527 ft (160.5 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.