US Bridges

KY-293 over Slovers Creek Drainage D

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 270 · Structure no. 117B00027N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-293 over Slovers Creek Drainage D is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-293 over Slovers Creek Drainage D in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-293
CrossesSlovers Creek Drainage D
Location1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 270
RouteState Highway 293
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4425, -87.75083
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2023)
Projected traffic213 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-293 over Slovers Creek Drainage D built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-293 over Slovers Creek Drainage D 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-293 over Slovers Creek Drainage D carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-293 over Slovers Creek Drainage D?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-293 over Slovers Creek Drainage D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.