US Bridges

KY-558 over Hayes Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Kentucky · .4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 027B00001N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-558 over Hayes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-558 over Hayes Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,093 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,093 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-558
CrossesHayes Creek
Location.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90
RouteState Highway 558
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75944, -85.11556
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2021)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-558 over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-558 over Hayes 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-558 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-558 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns KY-558 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.