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KY-582 over Bill Dees Branch

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060B00032N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-582 over Bill Dees Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-582 over Bill Dees Branch in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-582
CrossesBill Dees Branch
Location1.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 582
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31167, -82.81528
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2023)
Projected traffic685 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-582 over Bill Dees Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-582 over Bill Dees 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-582 over Bill Dees Branch carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-582 over Bill Dees Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns KY-582 over Bill Dees Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.