US Bridges

KY-3549 over Severn Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · 150" S JCT Slip. Roc. RD · Structure no. 094B00046N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3549 over Severn Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-3549 over Severn Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3549
CrossesSevern Creek
Location150" S JCT Slip. Roc. RD
RouteState Highway 3549
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48833, -84.83056
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-3549 over Severn Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3549 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3549 over Severn Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3549 over Severn Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns KY-3549 over Severn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.