US Bridges

Ky 55 over Trib to Fox Run

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Henry Cl · Structure no. 106B00089N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 55 over Trib to Fox Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 55 over Trib to Fox Run in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,431 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,431 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 55
CrossesTrib to Fox Run
Location0.4 MI S of Henry Cl
RouteState Highway 55
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.345, -85.18806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,431 (2021)
Projected traffic6,431 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 55 over Trib to Fox Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 55 over Trib to Fox 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 55 over Trib to Fox Run carry?

About 6,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 55 over Trib to Fox Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 55 over Trib to Fox Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.