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KY-58 over Jackson Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .50 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 079B00048N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Jackson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-58 over Jackson Branch 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 1,343 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,343 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesJackson Branch
Location.50 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 58
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78583, -88.44083
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over Jackson Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-58 over Jackson Branch 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 Jackson Branch carry?

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

How long is KY-58 over Jackson Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-58 over Jackson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.