US Bridges

KY-355 over Severn Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 22 · Structure no. 094B00006N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
883
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-355 over Severn Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-355 over Severn Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-355
CrossesSevern Creek
Location1.8 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 22
RouteState Highway 355
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.46528, -84.92278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2022)
Projected traffic883 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-355 over Severn Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-355 over Severn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-355 over Severn Creek carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-355 over Severn Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-355 over Severn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.