US Bridges

KY-355 over Little Twin Creek

Good

Owen County, Kentucky · .15 MI Sou of JCT KY-355 · Structure no. 094B00043N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-355 over Little Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-355 over Little Twin Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2041. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKY-355
CrossesLittle Twin Creek
Location.15 MI Sou of JCT KY-355
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates38.55889, -85.00528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 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-355 over Little Twin Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-355 over Little Twin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does KY-355 over Little Twin Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-355 over Little Twin Creek?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-355 over Little Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.