US Bridges

KY-58 over Soldiers Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 079B00047N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Soldiers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over 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 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 1,343 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,343 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesSoldiers Creek
Location1.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 58
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79444, -88.43361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,343 (2022)
Projected traffic1,343 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$473,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Soldiers Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-58 over 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-58 over Soldiers Creek carry?

About 1,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Soldiers Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over Soldiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.