US Bridges

KY-591 over Unnamed Trib Woolsey Crk

Good

Logan County, Kentucky · 9 MI E of JCT US 431 · Structure no. 071B00108N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-591 over Unnamed Trib Woolsey Crk is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-591 over Unnamed Trib Woolsey Crk in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-591
CrossesUnnamed Trib Woolsey Crk
Location9 MI E of JCT US 431
RouteState Highway 591
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66472, -86.76139
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-591 over Unnamed Trib Woolsey Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-591 over Unnamed Trib Woolsey Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-591 over Unnamed Trib Woolsey Crk carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-591 over Unnamed Trib Woolsey Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns KY-591 over Unnamed Trib Woolsey Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.