US Bridges

Taylors Store Road over Branch of Middle Fk.

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI West of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 018B00074N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,177
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylors Store Road over Branch of Middle Fk. is a concrete culvert carrying Taylors Store Road over Branch of Middle Fk. in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,177 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylors Store Road
CrossesBranch of Middle Fk.
Location2.0 MI West of JCT US 641
RouteState Highway 1550
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58556, -88.33889
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,177 (2023)
Projected traffic3,177 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Taylors Store Road over Branch of Middle Fk. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylors Store Road over Branch of Middle Fk. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Taylors Store Road over Branch of Middle Fk. carry?

About 3,177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylors Store Road over Branch of Middle Fk.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Taylors Store Road over Branch of Middle Fk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.