US Bridges

KY-57 over Br of E.Fk.Cabin Creek

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · .80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 984 · Structure no. 068B00041N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-57 over Br of E.Fk.Cabin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-57 over Br of E.Fk.Cabin Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-57
CrossesBr of E.Fk.Cabin Creek
Location.80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 984
RouteState Highway 57
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63028, -83.52222
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 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic233 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Br of E.Fk.Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-57 over Br of E.Fk.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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-57 over Br of E.Fk.Cabin Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-57 over Br of E.Fk.Cabin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-57 over Br of E.Fk.Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.