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KY-357 over Bacon Creek

FairPosted for load

Hart County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 728 · Structure no. 050B00013N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
577
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-357 over Bacon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-357 over Bacon Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-357
CrossesBacon Creek
Location.60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 728
RouteState Highway 357
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41861, -85.79833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2021)
Projected traffic577 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-357 over Bacon 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-357 over Bacon Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-357 over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-357 over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.