US Bridges

KY-56 over Lost Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · .50 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 758 · Structure no. 113B00021N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-56 over Lost Creek in Union 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 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesLost Creek
Location.50 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 758
RouteState Highway 56
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64444, -87.87556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2020)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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-56 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Lost 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does KY-56 over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-56 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-56 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.