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KY-2606 over Soldier Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 1949 · Structure no. 079B00140N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2606 over Soldier Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2606 over Soldier Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,042 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,042 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2606
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 1949
RouteState Highway 2606
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.79, -88.39389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2022)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2606 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2606 over Soldier 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 KY-2606 over Soldier Creek carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2606 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2606 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.