US Bridges

KY-369 over Lewis Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .15 MI Sou. of W Ky Pw UP · Structure no. 092B00092N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-369 over Lewis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-369 over Lewis Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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, projected to reach 577 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-369
CrossesLewis Creek
Location.15 MI Sou. of W Ky Pw UP
RouteState Highway 369
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35222, -86.88028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2023)
Projected traffic577 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-369 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-369 over Lewis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-369 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-369 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-369 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.