US Bridges

Old KY-90 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT Old Ky 90 · Structure no. 116C00018N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old KY-90 over Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old KY-90 over Otter Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld KY-90
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT Old Ky 90
RouteCounty Highway 1285
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77167, -84.98
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old KY-90 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old KY-90 over Otter Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Old KY-90 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old KY-90 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.