US Bridges

Ky 361 over Shaw Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of US 31W Bypass · Structure no. 047B00173N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,494
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 361 over Shaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 361 over Shaw Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 17,494 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,494 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 361
CrossesShaw Creek
Location0.1 MI N of US 31W Bypass
RouteState Highway 361
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71139, -85.89
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,494 (2023)
Projected traffic17,494 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 361 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 361 over Shaw 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 361 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 17,494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 361 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 361 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.