US Bridges

KY-58 over Dry Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .40 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 402 · Structure no. 079B00049N

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

About this bridge

KY-58 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-58 over Dry 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 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-58
CrossesDry Branch
Location.40 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 402
RouteState Highway 58
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78389, -88.44306
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 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 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 Dry Branch built?

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

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

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

How long is KY-58 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-58 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.