KY-363 over Ward Branch
PoorPosted for loadLaurel County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI NE of N-Jct Ky 552 · Structure no. 063B00093N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,710
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-363 over Ward Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-363 over Ward Branch in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-363 over Ward Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-363 over Ward Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does KY-363 over Ward Branch carry?
About 2,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is KY-363 over Ward Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-363 over Ward Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.