US Bridges

KY-52 over Lamb Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of I-75 UP · Structure no. 076B00026N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,259
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Lamb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-52 over Lamb Creek 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 6 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 7,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,259 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesLamb Creek
Location.40 MI West of I-75 UP
RouteState Highway 52
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69639, -84.32417
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,259 (2023)
Projected traffic7,259 by 2043
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 Lamb Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-52 over Lamb 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-52 over Lamb Creek carry?

About 7,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over Lamb Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-52 over Lamb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.