US Bridges

KY-59 over Kinniconick Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .05 MI SE of JCT Ky 2524 · Structure no. 068B00079N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-59 over Kinniconick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-59 over Kinniconick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-59
CrossesKinniconick Creek
Location.05 MI SE of JCT Ky 2524
RouteState Highway 59
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48361, -83.28167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-59 over Kinniconick Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-59 over Kinniconick 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-59 over Kinniconick Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-59 over Kinniconick Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-59 over Kinniconick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.