US Bridges

KY-2603 over Soldier Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT Ky 58 & 80 · Structure no. 079B00164N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2603 over Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2603 over Soldier Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-2603
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location1 MI N of JCT Ky 58 & 80
RouteState Highway 2603
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2020)
Projected traffic361 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-2603 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2603 over Soldier 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2603 over Soldier Creek carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-2603 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2603 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.