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KY-558 over Williams Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Kentucky · 1.40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 027B00002N

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

About this bridge

KY-558 over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-558 over Williams 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 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 1,093 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,093 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-558
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location1.40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90
RouteState Highway 558
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77194, -85.10861
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-558 over Williams Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-558 over Williams 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 Williams Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-558 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m).

Who owns KY-558 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.