US Bridges

Ky 359 over Higginson Ditch

Good

Union County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 113B00108N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,265
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 359 over Higginson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 359 over Higginson Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,265 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 359
CrossesHigginson Ditch
Location1.2 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 359
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70139, -87.89722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2020)
Projected traffic1,265 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 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 359 over Higginson Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 359 over Higginson Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 359 over Higginson Ditch carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 359 over Higginson Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 359 over Higginson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.