US Bridges

KY-58 over Ic (sou) Railroad

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 053B00076N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Ic (sou) Railroad is a concrete culvert carrying KY-58 over Ic (sou) Railroad in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,603 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesIc (sou) Railroad
Location.20 MI West of JCT US 51
RouteState Highway 58
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66694, -88.99722
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2021)
Projected traffic1,603 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ic (sou) Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over Ic (sou) Railroad 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 Ic (sou) Railroad carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Ic (sou) Railroad?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-58 over Ic (sou) Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.