US Bridges

Ky 362 over Lutz Run

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.85 MI W of Ky 53 · Structure no. 106B00029N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 362 over Lutz Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 362 over Lutz Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 2,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,510 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 362
CrossesLutz Run
Location0.85 MI W of Ky 53
RouteState Highway 362
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29222, -85.2825
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2023)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 362 over Lutz Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 362 over Lutz Run 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 362 over Lutz Run carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 362 over Lutz Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 362 over Lutz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.