US Bridges

Mccelrath RD over Hopkins Branch

GoodPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N. of Ky 1346 · Structure no. 018C00157N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccelrath RD over Hopkins Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mccelrath RD over Hopkins Branch in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccelrath RD
CrossesHopkins Branch
Location0.5 MI N. of Ky 1346
RouteCounty Highway 1060
Coordinates36.73056, -88.21028
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2021)
Projected traffic123 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Mccelrath RD over Hopkins Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccelrath RD over Hopkins Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mccelrath RD over Hopkins Branch carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mccelrath RD over Hopkins Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mccelrath RD over Hopkins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.