US Bridges

KY-360 over Dry Fork Slough

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 3.1 Mi. East JCT Ky 130 · Structure no. 113B00003N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-360 over Dry Fork Slough is a concrete culvert carrying KY-360 over Dry Fork Slough in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-360
CrossesDry Fork Slough
Location3.1 Mi. East JCT Ky 130
RouteState Highway 360
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77611, -87.885
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2018)
Projected traffic716 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-360 over Dry Fork Slough built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-360 over Dry Fork Slough 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-360 over Dry Fork Slough carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-360 over Dry Fork Slough?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-360 over Dry Fork Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.