Ky-259 over Bear Creek

Fair Condition91 years old3,141 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyGrayson
Location2.8 Mi Sou. Of West Ky Pw
CarriesKy-259
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates37.42667, -86.27889

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length288.1 ft (87.8 m)
Max Span47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area667.3 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1935

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,141 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number043B00011N

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