US Bridges

KY-52 over Sudder Fork of Millers C

Fair

Estill County, Kentucky · .4 MI N of E-Jct Ky 1571 · Structure no. 033B00011N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Sudder Fork of Millers C is a concrete culvert carrying KY-52 over Sudder Fork of Millers 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesSudder Fork of Millers C
Location.4 MI N of E-Jct Ky 1571
RouteState Highway 52
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67556, -83.85944
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 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 Sudder Fork of Millers C built?

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

What condition is KY-52 over Sudder Fork of Millers C 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-52 over Sudder Fork of Millers C carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over Sudder Fork of Millers C?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns KY-52 over Sudder Fork of Millers C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.