US Bridges

KY-904 over Tyes Fk of Bennetts Br

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · 4.7 MI W of E-Jct Ky 92 · Structure no. 118B00070N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-904 over Tyes Fk of Bennetts Br is a concrete culvert carrying KY-904 over Tyes Fk of Bennetts Br in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-904
CrossesTyes Fk of Bennetts Br
Location4.7 MI W of E-Jct Ky 92
RouteState Highway 904
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68472, -84.02972
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-904 over Tyes Fk of Bennetts Br built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-904 over Tyes Fk of Bennetts Br 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-904 over Tyes Fk of Bennetts Br carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-904 over Tyes Fk of Bennetts Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-904 over Tyes Fk of Bennetts Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.