US Bridges

US HWY 641 S over Jullian Carroll Parkway

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 3.2 Mi. N.E. JCT US 641 · Structure no. 079B00126L

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 641 S over Jullian Carroll Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US HWY 641 S over Jullian Carroll Parkway 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 4,133 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,133 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS HWY 641 S
CrossesJullian Carroll Parkway
Location3.2 Mi. N.E. JCT US 641
RouteU.S. Route 641
Coordinates36.84833, -88.37944
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,133 (2021)
Projected traffic4,133 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US HWY 641 S over Jullian Carroll Parkway built?

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

What condition is US HWY 641 S over Jullian Carroll Parkway 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 HWY 641 S over Jullian Carroll Parkway carry?

About 4,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 641 S over Jullian Carroll Parkway?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US HWY 641 S over Jullian Carroll Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.