US Bridges

Howard RD over Br.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck.

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.25 M. S. of Ky. 94 · Structure no. 018C00058N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard RD over Br.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howard RD over Br.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck. in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoward RD
CrossesBr.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck.
Location0.25 M. S. of Ky. 94
RouteCounty Highway 1339
Coordinates36.58417, -88.47917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Howard RD over Br.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard RD over Br.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Howard RD over Br.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck. carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Howard RD over Br.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Howard RD over Br.Of E.Fk. Terrapin Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.