US Bridges

Gibson Road over Clanton Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · .9 MI N. JCT Ky 473 · Structure no. 004C00077N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Road over Clanton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gibson Road over Clanton Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGibson Road
CrossesClanton Creek
Location.9 MI N. JCT Ky 473
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14917, -88.915
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2010)
Projected traffic62 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gibson Road over Clanton Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson Road over Clanton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson Road over Clanton Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Gibson Road over Clanton Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Road over Clanton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.