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KY-252 over Cooks Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · .75 MI West of JCT Ky 255 · Structure no. 005B00029N

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-252 over Cooks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-252 over Cooks Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 87 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-252
CrossesCooks Creek
Location.75 MI West of JCT Ky 255
RouteState Highway 252
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93528, -86.085
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-252 over Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is KY-252 over Cooks 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-252 over Cooks Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-252 over Cooks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-252 over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.