US Bridges

KY-52 over Silver Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI W of JCT Ky 1295 · Structure no. 076B00027N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-52 over Silver Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.3 MI W of JCT Ky 1295
RouteState Highway 52
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65917, -84.36278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,370 (2023)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$603,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-52 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over Silver 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 2024.

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

About 3,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-52 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-52 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.