US Bridges

KY-359 over Highland Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 360 · Structure no. 113B00009N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
284 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-359 over Highland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-359 over Highland Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2032. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-359
CrossesHighland Creek
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 360
RouteState Highway 359
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76417, -87.8325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2012)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-359 over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-359 over Highland Creek 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-359 over Highland Creek carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-359 over Highland Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-359 over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.