US Bridges

4th Street over Clarks Run

Fair

Boyle County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi. Nor.Jct.Us 127 Bp · Structure no. 011B00047N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,584
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Clarks Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over Clarks Run in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 7,584 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,584 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesClarks Run
Location1.3 Mi. Nor.Jct.Us 127 Bp
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63611, -84.77444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,584 (2022)
Projected traffic7,584 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street over Clarks Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Clarks Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Clarks Run carry?

About 7,584 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Clarks Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Clarks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.