US Bridges

KY-58 over Gibson Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · .5 MI SW of JCT Ky 1311 · Structure no. 079B00150N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,291
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over Gibson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-58 over Gibson Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,291 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,291 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKY-58
CrossesGibson Creek
Location.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 1311
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates36.83889, -88.38444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,291 (2021)
Projected traffic3,291 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-58 over Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over Gibson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-58 over Gibson Creek carry?

About 3,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns KY-58 over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.