Ph Access Road over Tennessee River
PoorMarshall County, Kentucky · Kentucky Dam · Structure no. 2140790062S0001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,652 ft
- 30 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Ph Access Road over Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ph Access Road over Tennessee River in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 1,652 ft (503.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ph Access Road over Tennessee River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Ph Access Road over Tennessee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Ph Access Road over Tennessee River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ph Access Road over Tennessee River?
The structure is 1,652 ft (503.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Ph Access Road over Tennessee River?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.