US Bridges

KY-57 over Sycamore Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · .75 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 8 · Structure no. 068B00042N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-57 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-57 over Sycamore 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-57
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location.75 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 8
RouteState Highway 57
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.67944, -83.50389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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 Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-57 over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-57 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-57 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.