US Bridges

KY-259 over Yellowbank Creek

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 4.7 Mi. N-Jct. Ky 144 · Structure no. 014B00056N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-259 over Yellowbank Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-259 over Yellowbank Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-259
CrossesYellowbank Creek
Location4.7 Mi. N-Jct. Ky 144
RouteState Highway 259
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98111, -86.50806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-259 over Yellowbank Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-259 over Yellowbank Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-259 over Yellowbank Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-259 over Yellowbank Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-259 over Yellowbank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.