US Bridges

KY-52 over Taylors Fork

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI W of JCT W/Ky 876 · Structure no. 076B00025N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,277
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Taylors Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-52 over Taylors Fork in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,277 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesTaylors Fork
Location0.8 MI W of JCT W/Ky 876
RouteState Highway 52
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72111, -84.31444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,277 (2022)
Projected traffic6,277 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-52 over Taylors Fork built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over Taylors Fork 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-52 over Taylors Fork carry?

About 6,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over Taylors Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns KY-52 over Taylors Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.