US Bridges

KY-58 over Obion Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 154 · Structure no. 053B00042N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
313 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Obion Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-58 over Obion Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesObion Creek
Location1.4 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 154
RouteState Highway 58
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.725, -89.04306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$940,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Obion Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

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 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Obion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.