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KY-57 over Pretty Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI N of JCT Ky 627 · Structure no. 009B00035N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-57 over Pretty Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-57 over Pretty Run Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-57
CrossesPretty Run Creek
Location2.1 MI N of JCT Ky 627
RouteState Highway 57
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10667, -84.15056
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2022)
Projected traffic778 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-57 over Pretty Run Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-57 over Pretty Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-57 over Pretty Run Creek carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-57 over Pretty Run Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-57 over Pretty Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.