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KY-566 over Lynn Camp Creek

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 3.0 Mi.East of Jct.Us 31E · Structure no. 050B00042N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-566 over Lynn Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-566 over Lynn Camp Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-566
CrossesLynn Camp Creek
Location3.0 Mi.East of Jct.Us 31E
RouteState Highway 566
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32056, -85.71444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-566 over Lynn Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-566 over Lynn Camp 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does KY-566 over Lynn Camp Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-566 over Lynn Camp Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-566 over Lynn Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.