US Bridges

5th Ave SE over Lone Valley Branch

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .65 MI East JCT Ky 1523 · Structure no. 079C00072N

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave SE over Lone Valley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Ave SE over Lone Valley Branch in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 494 vehicles a day, projected to reach 494 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries5th Ave SE
CrossesLone Valley Branch
Location.65 MI East JCT Ky 1523
RouteCity Street 2003
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2006)
Projected traffic494 by 2026
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5th Ave SE over Lone Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 5th Ave SE over Lone Valley Branch 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does 5th Ave SE over Lone Valley Branch carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 5th Ave SE over Lone Valley Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave SE over Lone Valley Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.