US Bridges

KY-58 over C/N Railway

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · .75 MI West of Graves Cl · Structure no. 053B00022N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
184 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,369
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over C/N Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over C/N Railway in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesC/N Railway
Location.75 MI West of Graves Cl
RouteState Highway 58
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65694, -88.82944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,369 (2021)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over C/N Railway built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over C/N Railway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-58 over C/N Railway carry?

About 1,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over C/N Railway?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over C/N Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.