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KY-92 over Cumberland River

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .75 MI SE of JCT Ky 1064 · Structure no. 118B00012N

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
471 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,291
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-92 over Cumberland River is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-92 over Cumberland River in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 88 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2043. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-92
CrossesCumberland River
Location.75 MI SE of JCT Ky 1064
RouteState Highway 92
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74583, -84.01833
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 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 rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2023)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-92 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is KY-92 over Cumberland River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-92 over Cumberland River carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-92 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-92 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.