US Bridges

KY-52 over Keen Fk-Upper Twin Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI West of JCT Ky 541 · Structure no. 013B00025N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,029
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Keen Fk-Upper Twin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-52 over Keen Fk-Upper Twin Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesKeen Fk-Upper Twin Creek
Location1.6 MI West of JCT Ky 541
RouteState Highway 52
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55389, -83.5125
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
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 traffic1,029 (2022)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Keen Fk-Upper Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over Keen Fk-Upper Twin 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-52 over Keen Fk-Upper Twin Creek carry?

About 1,029 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over Keen Fk-Upper Twin Creek?

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

Who owns KY-52 over Keen Fk-Upper Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.