US Bridges

Simpson Lane over Calloway Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.1MI N-Jct I-75 · Structure no. 076C00048N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simpson Lane over Calloway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Simpson Lane over Calloway Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 507 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSimpson Lane
CrossesCalloway Creek
Location1.1MI N-Jct I-75
RouteCounty Highway 1319
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88722, -84.31417
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2009)
Projected traffic507 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simpson Lane over Calloway Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simpson Lane over Calloway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Simpson Lane over Calloway Creek carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Simpson Lane over Calloway Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Simpson Lane over Calloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.