US Bridges

Ky 52 over Clarks Run Creek

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · 1 MI E-Of JCT US 150BUS. · Structure no. 011B00007N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 52 over Clarks Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 52 over Clarks Run Creek in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 52
CrossesClarks Run Creek
Location1 MI E-Of JCT US 150BUS.
RouteState Highway 52
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63222, -84.7325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2021)
Projected traffic4,660 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$486,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 52 over Clarks Run Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 52 over Clarks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 52 over Clarks Run Creek carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 52 over Clarks Run Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 52 over Clarks Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.