US Bridges

Calvert City RD over Howard Branch

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE US 62 · Structure no. 079C00101N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvert City RD over Howard Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Calvert City RD over Howard Branch 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalvert City RD
CrossesHoward Branch
Location1 MI NE US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1374
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01222, -88.41139
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Calvert City RD over Howard Branch built?

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

What condition is Calvert City RD over Howard Branch 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Calvert City RD over Howard Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Calvert City RD over Howard Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Calvert City RD over Howard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.