US Bridges

Ky 55 over Shay Branch

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of Bypass · Structure no. 115B00066N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,312
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 55 over Shay Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 55 over Shay Branch in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 55
CrossesShay Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Bypass
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7075, -85.23472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2022)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shay Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 55 over Shay Branch 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 55 over Shay Branch carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ky 55 over Shay Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 55 over Shay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.