US Bridges

KY-57 over Cabin Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 068B00039N

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,082
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-57 over Cabin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-57 over Cabin Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,082 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,082 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-57
CrossesCabin Creek
Location2.3 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 10
RouteState Highway 57
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58389, -83.55111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2021)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-57 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-57 over Cabin 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-57 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-57 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-57 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.