US Bridges

US-641 over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · NB .1 MI N-2WAY US 641-S · Structure no. 079B00099N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-641 over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-641 over Town Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,423 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-641
CrossesTown Creek
LocationNB .1 MI N-2WAY US 641-S
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8525, -88.34972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,423 (2021)
Projected traffic3,423 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-641 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-641 over Town 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-641 over Town Creek carry?

About 3,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-641 over Town Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-641 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.