US Bridges

Ky 52 over Double Cabin Creek

Good

Lee County, Kentucky · .3M E of Ky 2016 · Structure no. 065B00032N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 52 over Double Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 52 over Double Cabin Creek in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKy 52
CrossesDouble Cabin Creek
Location.3M E of Ky 2016
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates37.57861, -83.64611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2021)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Double Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 52 over Double Cabin 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 52 over Double Cabin Creek carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 52 over Double Cabin Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 52 over Double Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.