US Bridges

KY-348 over Harrison Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 2.2 Mi. East Graves Co. · Structure no. 079B00124N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-348 over Harrison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-348 over Harrison Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-348
CrossesHarrison Creek
Location2.2 Mi. East Graves Co.
RouteState Highway 348
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89389, -88.45139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2021)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-348 over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-348 over Harrison 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-348 over Harrison Creek carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-348 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-348 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.