US Bridges

KY-360 over Lost Creek

PoorPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT Ky 130 · Structure no. 113B00049N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-360 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-360 over Lost Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-360
CrossesLost Creek
Location.60 MI West of JCT Ky 130
RouteState Highway 360
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76472, -87.94667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2023)
Projected traffic723 by 2043
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-360 over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-360 over Lost Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is KY-360 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-360 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.