US Bridges

Alum Springs Cross over Clarks Run

Good

Boyle County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. S. of Ky 34 · Structure no. 011C00036N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
919
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alum Springs Cross over Clarks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alum Springs Cross over Clarks Run in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 919 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAlum Springs Cross
CrossesClarks Run
Location.5 Mi. S. of Ky 34
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61111, -84.82861
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2019)
Projected traffic919 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Alum Springs Cross over Clarks Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alum Springs Cross over Clarks Run 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Alum Springs Cross over Clarks Run carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Alum Springs Cross over Clarks Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Alum Springs Cross over Clarks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.