US Bridges

Ky 52 over Dix River

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · 5 MI E of JCT US 150 · Structure no. 011B00048N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
455 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,707
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 52 over Dix River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 52 over Dix River in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,707 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,707 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 52
CrossesDix River
Location5 MI E of JCT US 150
RouteState Highway 52
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64167, -84.66139
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,707 (2022)
Projected traffic3,707 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 52 over Dix River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 52 over Dix River 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 Dix River carry?

About 3,707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 52 over Dix River?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 52 over Dix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.