KY-52 over S Fork Pottinger Creek
FairPosted for loadNelson County, Kentucky · .6 MI E of S-Jct Ky 457 · Structure no. 090B00034N
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,113
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-52 over S Fork Pottinger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-52 over S Fork Pottinger Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-52 over S Fork Pottinger Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-52 over S Fork Pottinger 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does KY-52 over S Fork Pottinger Creek carry?
About 1,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is KY-52 over S Fork Pottinger Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-52 over S Fork Pottinger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.