US Bridges

KY-555 over Mays Creek

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · .70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 438 · Structure no. 115B00006N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,956
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-555 over Mays Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-555 over Mays Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,956 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,956 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-555
CrossesMays Creek
Location.70 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 438
RouteState Highway 555
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77222, -85.16694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-555 over Mays Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-555 over Mays Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-555 over Mays Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-555 over Mays Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-555 over Mays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.