US Bridges

KY-55 over Servant Run

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · 1.55 MI Nor. of Marion Cl · Structure no. 115B00048N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-55 over Servant Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-55 over Servant Run in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 9,598 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,598 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesKY-55
CrossesServant Run
Location1.55 MI Nor. of Marion Cl
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates37.64917, -85.24222
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,598 (2022)
Projected traffic9,598 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-55 over Servant Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-55 over Servant Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-55 over Servant Run carry?

About 9,598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is KY-55 over Servant Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-55 over Servant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.