US Bridges

KY-59 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 344 · Structure no. 068B00006N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-59 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-59 over Leatherwood Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-59
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location1.1 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 344
RouteState Highway 59
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.51111, -83.32778
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-59 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-59 over Leatherwood Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-59 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-59 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-59 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.