US Bridges

KY-90 over Beaver Creek

Good

Wayne County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi. West of JCT.KY167 · Structure no. 116B00044N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-90 over Beaver Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,559 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,559 by 2043. The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.6 Mi. West of JCT.KY167
RouteState Highway 90
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81778, -84.88
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,559 (2023)
Projected traffic9,559 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-90 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 9,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.