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KY-52 over Geo.Abners Br. of Cow C

Good

Estill County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI W of JCT Ky 213 · Structure no. 033B00009N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Geo.Abners Br. of Cow C is a concrete culvert carrying KY-52 over Geo.Abners Br. of Cow C in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesGeo.Abners Br. of Cow C
Location2.2 MI W of JCT Ky 213
RouteState Highway 52
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70361, -83.91028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,002 (2023)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-52 over Geo.Abners Br. of Cow C built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over Geo.Abners Br. of Cow C 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-52 over Geo.Abners Br. of Cow C carry?

About 1,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over Geo.Abners Br. of Cow C?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-52 over Geo.Abners Br. of Cow C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.