US Bridges

KY-594 over Copperas Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .40 MI S.W. of Estill Cl · Structure no. 076B00049N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-594 over Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-594 over Copperas Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 696 vehicles a day, projected to reach 696 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-594
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location.40 MI S.W. of Estill Cl
RouteState Highway 594
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59389, -84.11194
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2023)
Projected traffic696 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-594 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-594 over Copperas 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-594 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-594 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-594 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.