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KY-559 over Pew Hollow Branch

FairPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI W of JCT Ky 1013 · Structure no. 035B00047N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-559 over Pew Hollow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-559 over Pew Hollow Branch in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-559
CrossesPew Hollow Branch
Location1.9 MI W of JCT Ky 1013
RouteState Highway 559
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40583, -83.59194
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2022)
Projected traffic362 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Pew Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-559 over Pew Hollow Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-559 over Pew Hollow Branch carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-559 over Pew Hollow Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-559 over Pew Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.