US Bridges

Ky 0052 over Crystal Creek

Good

Lee County, Kentucky · 0.13 Mi. W. Ky 0011 Jct. · Structure no. 065B00030N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,265
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 0052 over Crystal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 0052 over Crystal 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 3,265 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,265 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 0052
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location0.13 Mi. W. Ky 0011 Jct.
RouteState Highway 52
CountyLee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57333, -83.7075
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,265 (2022)
Projected traffic3,265 by 2042
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 Crystal Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 0052 over Crystal 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 Crystal Creek carry?

About 3,265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 0052 over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 0052 over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.