US Bridges

KY-293 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 270 · Structure no. 117B00030N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-293 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-293 over Unnamed Stream 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 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-293
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 270
RouteState Highway 293
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44694, -87.74583
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is KY-293 over Unnamed Stream 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-293 over Unnamed Stream carry?

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

How long is KY-293 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-293 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.