US Bridges

KY-92 over Harpes Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 904 · Structure no. 118B00014N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-92 over Harpes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-92 over Harpes Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 1,107 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,107 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-92
CrossesHarpes Creek
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 904
RouteState Highway 92
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69472, -83.96028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,107 (2023)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-92 over Harpes Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-92 over Harpes 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-92 over Harpes Creek carry?

About 1,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-92 over Harpes Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-92 over Harpes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.