US Bridges

Jack Monarch RD over Br of Clover Creek

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W of JCT Ky 261 · Structure no. 014C00035N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Monarch RD over Br of Clover Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Monarch RD over Br of Clover Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Monarch RD
CrossesBr of Clover Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Ky 261
RouteCounty Highway 1355
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73278, -86.48528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2011)
Projected traffic71 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Monarch RD over Br of Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Monarch RD over Br of Clover 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jack Monarch RD over Br of Clover Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jack Monarch RD over Br of Clover Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Monarch RD over Br of Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.