US Bridges

Palmore Road over Branch of Clanton Creek

Good

Ballard County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of JCT Ky 473 · Structure no. 004C00084N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmore Road over Branch of Clanton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Palmore Road over Branch of Clanton Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmore Road
CrossesBranch of Clanton Creek
Location.8 MI S of JCT Ky 473
RouteCounty Highway 1309
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17417, -88.98694
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2010)
Projected traffic58 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Palmore Road over Branch of Clanton Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmore Road over Branch of 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Palmore Road over Branch of Clanton Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Palmore Road over Branch of Clanton Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Palmore Road over Branch of Clanton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.