KY-52 over Middle Fk.Kentucky River
GoodLee County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 2016 · Structure no. 065B00004N
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,891
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-52 over Middle Fk.Kentucky River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-52 over Middle Fk.Kentucky River in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,891 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,891 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-52 over Middle Fk.Kentucky River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-52 over Middle Fk.Kentucky 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does KY-52 over Middle Fk.Kentucky River carry?
About 1,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is KY-52 over Middle Fk.Kentucky River?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns KY-52 over Middle Fk.Kentucky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.