US Bridges

KY-299 over Soldier Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of Marshall C · Structure no. 018B00040N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-299 over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-299 over Soldier Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-299
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location.50 MI Sou. of Marshall C
RouteState Highway 299
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74694, -88.39528
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic903 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-299 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-299 over Soldier Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-299 over Soldier Creek carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-299 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-299 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.