US Bridges

KY-357 over Dry Ravine

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 569 · Structure no. 050B00011N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-357 over Dry Ravine is a concrete culvert carrying KY-357 over Dry Ravine in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-357
CrossesDry Ravine
Location1.8 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 569
RouteState Highway 357
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34389, -85.84111
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 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2021)
Projected traffic687 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-357 over Dry Ravine built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-357 over Dry Ravine 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-357 over Dry Ravine carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-357 over Dry Ravine?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-357 over Dry Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.