US Bridges

KY-555 over Beech Fork River

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · 2 MI N of JCT 555 & 150 · Structure no. 115B00046N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,102
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-555 over Beech Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-555 over Beech Fork River in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,102 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,102 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-555
CrossesBeech Fork River
Location2 MI N of JCT 555 & 150
RouteState Highway 555
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72583, -85.19167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,102 (2020)
Projected traffic5,102 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-555 over Beech Fork River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-555 over Beech Fork River 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-555 over Beech Fork River carry?

About 5,102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-555 over Beech Fork River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-555 over Beech Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.