US Bridges

KY-259 over Unamed Stream

Fair

Edmonson County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Arthur Rd. · Structure no. 031B00034N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,209
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-259 over Unamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-259 over Unamed Stream in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,209 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,209 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-259
CrossesUnamed Stream
Location.2 MI N of JCT Arthur Rd.
RouteState Highway 259
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1625, -86.22417
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,209 (2022)
Projected traffic6,209 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-259 over Unamed Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-259 over Unamed Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-259 over Unamed Stream carry?

About 6,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-259 over Unamed Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns KY-259 over Unamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.