US Bridges

KY-52 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Lee County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT Ky 2016 · Structure no. 065B00026N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,891
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-52 over CSX Railroad in Lee 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 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 1,891 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,891 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.7 MI W of JCT Ky 2016
RouteState Highway 52
CountyLee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57944, -83.66056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,891 (2022)
Projected traffic1,891 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is KY-52 over CSX Railroad 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-52 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-52 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.