US Bridges

KY-52 over Campbell Creek

Fair

Estill County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI NE of W-Jct KY1571 · Structure no. 033B00033N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Campbell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-52 over Campbell Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location1.7 MI NE of W-Jct KY1571
RouteState Highway 52
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69861, -83.92722
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 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-52 over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over Campbell Creek 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 Campbell Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-52 over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns KY-52 over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.