US Bridges

KY-555 over Haydon Branch

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · 0.02 MI N of US 150X · Structure no. 115B00047N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,023
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-555 over Haydon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-555 over Haydon Branch in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,023 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,023 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-555
CrossesHaydon Branch
Location0.02 MI N of US 150X
RouteState Highway 555
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.69083, -85.2325
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,023 (2023)
Projected traffic8,023 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Haydon Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-555 over Haydon Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-555 over Haydon Branch carry?

About 8,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-555 over Haydon Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-555 over Haydon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.