US Bridges

Old Calvert City R over Unname Stream

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 200 Ft Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 073B00076N

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Calvert City R over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Old Calvert City R over Unname Stream in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 74 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 6 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 1,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,241 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Calvert City R
CrossesUnname Stream
Location200 Ft Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 787
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01139, -88.52
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2022)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Calvert City R over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Old Calvert City R over Unname Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Calvert City R over Unname Stream carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Calvert City R over Unname Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Calvert City R over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.