US Bridges

KY-408 over Middle Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 079B00084N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-408 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-408 over Middle Fork Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,104 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-408
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 194
RouteState Highway 408
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85306, -88.43472
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2023)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-408 over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-408 over Middle Fork 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-408 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-408 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-408 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.