US Bridges

South 28th ST over Branch-Smith Creek

FairPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI SE of JCT US 60&45 · Structure no. 073C00046N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,120
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 28th ST over Branch-Smith Creek is a steel culvert carrying South 28th ST over Branch-Smith Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth 28th ST
CrossesBranch-Smith Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT US 60&45
RouteCity Street 1323
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06472, -88.62556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 28th ST over Branch-Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 28th ST over Branch-Smith 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does South 28th ST over Branch-Smith Creek carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South 28th ST over Branch-Smith Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns South 28th ST over Branch-Smith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.