US Bridges

Coleman Branch Rd. over Mccullough Fork

PoorPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .05 MI S. Stateline Rd. · Structure no. 018C00150N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Branch Rd. over Mccullough Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coleman Branch Rd. over Mccullough Fork in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesColeman Branch Rd.
CrossesMccullough Fork
Location.05 MI S. Stateline Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1201
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50194, -88.215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Coleman Branch Rd. over Mccullough Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Branch Rd. over Mccullough Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Coleman Branch Rd. over Mccullough Fork carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coleman Branch Rd. over Mccullough Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Branch Rd. over Mccullough Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.