US Bridges

Clare RD over Middle Fork Drakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · .3 M South of Ky 585 · Structure no. 002C00065N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clare RD over Middle Fork Drakes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clare RD over Middle Fork Drakes Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesClare RD
CrossesMiddle Fork Drakes Creek
Location.3 M South of Ky 585
RouteCounty Highway 1727
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.74889, -86.40417
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2012)
Projected traffic133 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Clare RD over Middle Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clare RD over Middle Fork Drakes Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Clare RD over Middle Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Clare RD over Middle Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Clare RD over Middle Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.