US Bridges

US-641 over Myers Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 079B00121N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,267
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-641 over Myers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-641 over Myers Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,267 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,267 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 472 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS-641
CrossesMyers Creek
Location.80 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80
RouteU.S. Route 641
Coordinates36.77472, -88.31861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width472 ft (143.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,267 (2023)
Projected traffic11,267 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-641 over Myers Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-641 over Myers 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 2023.

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

About 11,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-641 over Myers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 472 ft wide.

Who owns US-641 over Myers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.