US Bridges

KY-355 over Clay Lick Creek @gratz

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · .15 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 22 · Structure no. 094B00012N

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-355 over Clay Lick Creek @gratz is a concrete culvert carrying KY-355 over Clay Lick Creek @gratz in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-355
CrossesClay Lick Creek @gratz
Location.15 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 22
RouteState Highway 355
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47417, -84.95583
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2021)
Projected traffic648 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 Clay Lick Creek @gratz built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-355 over Clay Lick Creek @gratz 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 Clay Lick Creek @gratz carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-355 over Clay Lick Creek @gratz?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-355 over Clay Lick Creek @gratz?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.