US Bridges

KY-586 over Little Laurel River

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 2 Mile from 472 · Structure no. 063B00118N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-586 over Little Laurel River is a concrete culvert carrying KY-586 over Little Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-586
CrossesLittle Laurel River
Location2 Mile from 472
RouteState Highway 586
Coordinates37.15917, -84.02278
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-586 over Little Laurel River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-586 over Little Laurel River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-586 over Little Laurel River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-586 over Little Laurel River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns KY-586 over Little Laurel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.