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KY-2606 over Gibson Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N JCT Ky 58 · Structure no. 079B00156N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2606 over Gibson Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-2606 over Gibson Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,042 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,042 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-2606
CrossesGibson Creek
Location1.0 MI N JCT Ky 58
RouteState Highway 2606
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8425, -88.39278
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed—
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-2606 over Gibson Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2606 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2606 over Gibson Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-2606 over Gibson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns KY-2606 over Gibson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.