Ky 55 over Salt River
GoodSpencer County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI S of Ky 44 · Structure no. 108B00050N
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,195
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 55 over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 55 over Salt River in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,195 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2043. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 55 over Salt River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 55 over Salt River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 55 over Salt River carry?
About 3,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ky 55 over Salt River?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 55 over Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.