US Bridges

Ky 92 over Jellico Creek

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 118B00126N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
737 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 92 over Jellico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 92 over Jellico Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,453 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,453 by 2041. The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKy 92
CrossesJellico Creek
Location_
RouteState Highway 92
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length737 ft (224.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,453 (2021)
Projected traffic2,453 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 92 over Jellico Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 92 over Jellico Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 92 over Jellico Creek carry?

About 2,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 92 over Jellico Creek?

The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 92 over Jellico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.