US Bridges

Tom Kesterson RD over Obion Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 4.0 Mi. N. Ky. 94 · Structure no. 038C00021N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Kesterson RD over Obion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Kesterson RD over Obion Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTom Kesterson RD
CrossesObion Creek
Location4.0 Mi. N. Ky. 94
RouteCounty Highway 1305
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62056, -89.15083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2013)
Projected traffic28 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Kesterson RD over Obion Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Kesterson RD over Obion 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Kesterson RD over Obion Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Tom Kesterson RD over Obion Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Kesterson RD over Obion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.