US Bridges

KY-505 over W.Prong Indian Camp CR

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .27 Mi. N. of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 092B00155N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-505 over W.Prong Indian Camp CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-505 over W.Prong Indian Camp CR in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-505
CrossesW.Prong Indian Camp CR
Location.27 Mi. N. of JCT US 231
RouteState Highway 505
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33361, -86.76556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2019)
Projected traffic574 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-505 over W.Prong Indian Camp CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-505 over W.Prong Indian Camp CR 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-505 over W.Prong Indian Camp CR carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-505 over W.Prong Indian Camp CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-505 over W.Prong Indian Camp CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.