US Bridges

KY-55 over Br of Majors Run

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 389 · Structure no. 021B00021N

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-55 over Br of Majors Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-55 over Br of Majors Run in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-55
CrossesBr of Majors Run
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 389
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.64861, -85.17778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2023)
Projected traffic611 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-55 over Br of Majors Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-55 over Br of Majors Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-55 over Br of Majors Run carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-55 over Br of Majors Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-55 over Br of Majors Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.