US Bridges

KY-402 over So Fk of Soldiers Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .80 MI West of JCT Ky 783 · Structure no. 079B00036N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-402 over So Fk of Soldiers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-402 over So Fk of Soldiers Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-402
CrossesSo Fk of Soldiers Creek
Location.80 MI West of JCT Ky 783
RouteState Highway 402
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76472, -88.36389
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic995 (2022)
Projected traffic995 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-402 over So Fk of Soldiers Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-402 over So Fk of Soldiers 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-402 over So Fk of Soldiers Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-402 over So Fk of Soldiers Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-402 over So Fk of Soldiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.