US Bridges

Ky 0052 over Silver Creek

Good

Lee County, Kentucky · Silver Creek · Structure no. 065B00028N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,804
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 0052 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 0052 over Silver Creek in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,804 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKy 0052
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationSilver Creek
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates37.57694, -83.71222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,804 (2021)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 0052 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 0052 over Silver 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 0052 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 0052 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 0052 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.