US Bridges

KY-555 over Long Lick Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · .25 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 53 · Structure no. 115B00005N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,956
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-555 over Long Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-555 over Long Lick Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,956 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,956 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-555
CrossesLong Lick Creek
Location.25 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 53
RouteState Highway 555
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78972, -85.16056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,956 (2022)
Projected traffic3,956 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-555 over Long Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-555 over Long Lick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-555 over Long Lick Creek carry?

About 3,956 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is KY-555 over Long Lick Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-555 over Long Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.