US Bridges

Ky 1959 over Everman Creek

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · .159 MI N. of JCT Ky. 9 · Structure no. 022B00162N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
593
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1959 over Everman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1959 over Everman Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 593 vehicles a day, projected to reach 593 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 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 1959
CrossesEverman Creek
Location.159 MI N. of JCT Ky. 9
RouteState Highway 1959
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36056, -82.95694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2022)
Projected traffic593 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 1959 over Everman Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1959 over Everman 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1959 over Everman Creek carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1959 over Everman Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1959 over Everman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.