US Bridges

KY-559 over Wilson Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI E of JCT Ky 32BUS. · Structure no. 035B00044N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,039
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-559 over Wilson Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-559 over Wilson Run Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,039 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,039 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-559
CrossesWilson Run Creek
Location2.8 MI E of JCT Ky 32BUS.
RouteState Highway 559
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41472, -83.69306
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,039 (2021)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2041
Trucks0%
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-559 over Wilson Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-559 over Wilson Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-559 over Wilson Run Creek carry?

About 1,039 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-559 over Wilson Run Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-559 over Wilson Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.