US Bridges

KY-356 over Br of So.Fk. Raven Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI W of W-Jct Ky 1842 · Structure no. 049B00028N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-356 over Br of So.Fk. Raven Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-356 over Br of So.Fk. Raven Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-356
CrossesBr of So.Fk. Raven Creek
Location3.7 MI W of W-Jct Ky 1842
RouteState Highway 356
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42806, -84.45083
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
Trucks0%
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-356 over Br of So.Fk. Raven Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-356 over Br of So.Fk. Raven 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-356 over Br of So.Fk. Raven Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-356 over Br of So.Fk. Raven Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-356 over Br of So.Fk. Raven Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.