US Bridges

KY-59 over Apple Tree Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 1149 · Structure no. 068B00014N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-59 over Apple Tree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-59 over Apple Tree Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,603 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-59
CrossesApple Tree Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1149
RouteState Highway 59
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57944, -83.32778
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic2,603 (2021)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Apple Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-59 over Apple Tree 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-59 over Apple Tree Creek carry?

About 2,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-59 over Apple Tree Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-59 over Apple Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.