US Bridges

KY-95 over Powell Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of I-24 · Structure no. 079B00009N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-95 over Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-95 over Powell Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2,008 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-95
CrossesPowell Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of I-24
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98278, -88.35778
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2022)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-95 over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-95 over Powell 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-95 over Powell Creek carry?

About 2,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-95 over Powell Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-95 over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.