US Bridges

KY-758 over Dyson Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1177 · Structure no. 113B00051N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-758 over Dyson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-758 over Dyson Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-758
CrossesDyson Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1177
RouteState Highway 758
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5775, -87.88361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2023)
Projected traffic173 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-758 over Dyson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-758 over Dyson 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-758 over Dyson Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-758 over Dyson Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-758 over Dyson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.