US Bridges

Ky 2547 over Morris Branch

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI North of US 641 · Structure no. 018B00031N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,234
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2547 over Morris Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 2547 over Morris Branch in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6,234 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,234 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2547
CrossesMorris Branch
Location1.6 MI North of US 641
RouteState Highway 2547
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53167, -88.32472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic6,234 (2023)
Projected traffic6,234 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2547 over Morris Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2547 over Morris 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 2547 over Morris Branch carry?

About 6,234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2547 over Morris Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ky 2547 over Morris Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.