KY-52 over Paint Lick Creek
FairPosted for loadGarrard County, Kentucky · .01 MI W of Madison Cty · Structure no. 040B00004N
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,381
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-52 over Paint Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-52 over Paint Lick Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,381 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,381 by 2034. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-52 over Paint Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-52 over Paint Lick 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-52 over Paint Lick Creek carry?
About 3,381 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-52 over Paint Lick Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-52 over Paint Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.