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KY-59 over Tributary to Kinnconick

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 474 · Structure no. 068B00114N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-59 over Tributary to Kinnconick is a concrete culvert carrying KY-59 over Tributary to Kinnconick in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-59
CrossesTributary to Kinnconick
Location1.0 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 474
RouteState Highway 59
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47778, -83.26722
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed9.3 mi (15 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 Tributary to Kinnconick built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-59 over Tributary to Kinnconick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-59 over Tributary to Kinnconick carry?

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

How long is KY-59 over Tributary to Kinnconick?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns KY-59 over Tributary to Kinnconick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.