Ky 356 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI East of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 105B00141N

Built: 2007; 18 years old
Condition: Good; inspected March 2023
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length: 208 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 176; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 356 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 356 over Norfolk Southern in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKy 356

CrossesNorfolk Southern

Location2.3 MI East of JCT US 25

RouteState Highway 356

CountyScott County

StateKentucky

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating86.9 US tons

Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 25 or greater

Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)

Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)

Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2023)

Projected traffic176 by 2043

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesRailroad

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 356 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 356 over Norfolk Southern 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 356 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 356 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 356 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.