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KY-358 over Bradley Creek

Fair

Ballard County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 473 · Structure no. 004B00024N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
821
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-358 over Bradley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-358 over Bradley Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 821 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-358
CrossesBradley Creek
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 473
RouteState Highway 358
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13139, -88.94778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2021)
Projected traffic821 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-358 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-358 over Bradley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-358 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-358 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-358 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.