US Bridges

KY-559 over Fleming Creek

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI E of JCT Ky 32BUS. · Structure no. 035B00045N

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

About this bridge

KY-559 over Fleming Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-559 over Fleming 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 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-559
CrossesFleming Creek
Location2.6 MI E of JCT Ky 32BUS.
RouteState Highway 559
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.41639, -83.69639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fleming Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-559 over Fleming 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 Fleming Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-559 over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-559 over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.