US Bridges

KY-59 over Dyer Branch

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · .6 MI N of JCT Ky 1662 · Structure no. 068B00012N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-59 over Dyer Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-59 over Dyer Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-59
CrossesDyer Branch
Location.6 MI N of JCT Ky 1662
RouteState Highway 59
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36694, -83.25194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2023)
Projected traffic556 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Dyer Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-59 over Dyer Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-59 over Dyer Branch carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-59 over Dyer Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-59 over Dyer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.