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KY-58 over Obion Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 154 · Structure no. 053B00041N

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Obion Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over Obion Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 94 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesObion Creek
Location1.1 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 154
RouteState Highway 58
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72194, -89.04028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Obion Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is KY-58 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-58 over Obion Creek carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Obion Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.