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KY-358 over Little Bayou Creek

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 996 · Structure no. 073B00084N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-358 over Little Bayou Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-358 over Little Bayou Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-358
CrossesLittle Bayou Creek
Location.40 MI West of JCT Ky 996
RouteState Highway 358
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11389, -88.78639
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-358 over Little Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-358 over Little Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-358 over Little Bayou Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-358 over Little Bayou Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-358 over Little Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.