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KY-358 over Henley Creek

Fair

Ballard County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 473 · Structure no. 004B00025N

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

About this bridge

KY-358 over Henley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-358 over Henley 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-358
CrossesHenley Creek
Location.60 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 473
RouteState Highway 358
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1375, -88.94472
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Henley Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-358 over Henley 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 Henley Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-358 over Henley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-358 over Henley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.