US Bridges

KY-59 over Dry Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 500SE JCT Ky 9 · Structure no. 068B00094N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-59 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-59 over Dry Run Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,603 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-59
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location500SE JCT Ky 9
RouteState Highway 59
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58278, -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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-59 over Dry Run 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-59 over Dry Run Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-59 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-59 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.