US Bridges

KY-353 over Townsend Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 009B00032N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,889
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-353 over Townsend Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-353 over Townsend Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,889 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,889 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-353
CrossesTownsend Creek
Location2.5 MI N of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 353
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2575, -84.37333
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,889 (2023)
Projected traffic1,889 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-353 over Townsend Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-353 over Townsend 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-353 over Townsend Creek carry?

About 1,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-353 over Townsend Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-353 over Townsend Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.