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KY-355 over Big Twin Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 1982 · Structure no. 094B00010N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-355 over Big Twin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-355 over Big Twin Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-355
CrossesBig Twin Creek
Location.2 MI N of JCT Ky 1982
RouteState Highway 355
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.55139, -84.99861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2021)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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-355 over Big Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-355 over Big Twin 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 Big Twin Creek carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-355 over Big Twin Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-355 over Big Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.