US Bridges

Ky 519 over Dry Creek

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · @ Jct. Ky 1167 · Structure no. 103B00096N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 519 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 519 over Dry Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,186 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,186 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKy 519
CrossesDry Creek
Location@ Jct. Ky 1167
RouteState Highway 519
Coordinates38.16361, -83.43056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,186 (2023)
Projected traffic4,186 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 519 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 519 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 519 over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ky 519 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 519 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.