US Bridges

Ky 362 over Floyds Fork

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · At Shelby Cl · Structure no. 093B00012N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 362 over Floyds Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 362 over Floyds Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 2,456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,456 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 362
CrossesFloyds Fork
LocationAt Shelby Cl
RouteState Highway 362
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28556, -85.46722
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,456 (2021)
Projected traffic2,456 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 362 over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 362 over Floyds Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 362 over Floyds Fork carry?

About 2,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 362 over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 362 over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.