US Bridges

KY-90 over Dry Bridge Branch

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E of Mccreary CO L · Structure no. 118B00036N

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
249 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-90 over Dry Bridge Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-90 over Dry Bridge Branch in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-90
CrossesDry Bridge Branch
Location2.5 MI E of Mccreary CO L
RouteState Highway 90
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84722, -84.30972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2023)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-90 over Dry Bridge Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is KY-90 over Dry Bridge Branch 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 KY-90 over Dry Bridge Branch carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-90 over Dry Bridge Branch?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-90 over Dry Bridge Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.