US Bridges

KY-52 over East Fork of Back Creek

Good

Garrard County, Kentucky · 6.4 Mi. E of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 040B00041N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over East Fork of Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-52 over East Fork of Back Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesEast Fork of Back Creek
Location6.4 Mi. E of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 52
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58806, -84.47722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 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 East Fork of Back Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over East Fork of Back Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-52 over East Fork of Back Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over East Fork of Back Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-52 over East Fork of Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.