US Bridges

US-641 over Chestnut Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .60 MI Sou. of JCT US 68E · Structure no. 079B00005N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,011
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-641 over Chestnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-641 over Chestnut Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6,011 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,011 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-641
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location.60 MI Sou. of JCT US 68E
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91083, -88.34028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,011 (2022)
Projected traffic6,011 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-641 over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-641 over Chestnut 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-641 over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 6,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-641 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US-641 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.