US Bridges

KY-39 over Dix River

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI Nor. of JCT US 150 · Structure no. 069B00005N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-39 over Dix River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-39 over Dix River in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-39
CrossesDix River
Location2.0 MI Nor. of JCT US 150
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49056, -84.51278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2021)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$571,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-39 over Dix River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-39 over Dix River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-39 over Dix River carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-39 over Dix River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-39 over Dix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.