US Bridges

KY-542 over Spring Fk-Quicksand Crk

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 2465 · Structure no. 013B00042N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-542 over Spring Fk-Quicksand Crk is a concrete culvert carrying KY-542 over Spring Fk-Quicksand Crk in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-542
CrossesSpring Fk-Quicksand Crk
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 2465
RouteState Highway 542
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54194, -83.03556
Functional classRural Minor 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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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-542 over Spring Fk-Quicksand Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-542 over Spring Fk-Quicksand Crk 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-542 over Spring Fk-Quicksand Crk carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-542 over Spring Fk-Quicksand Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-542 over Spring Fk-Quicksand Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.