KY-121 over Clarks R. S.Of Murray
PoorPosted for loadCalloway County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI West of JCT Ky 894 · Structure no. 018B00025N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 445 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,438
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-121 over Clarks R. S.Of Murray is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-121 over Clarks R. S.Of Murray in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,438 by 2043. The structure is 445 ft (135.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-121 over Clarks R. S.Of Murray built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-121 over Clarks R. S.Of Murray in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does KY-121 over Clarks R. S.Of Murray carry?
About 6,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-121 over Clarks R. S.Of Murray?
The structure is 445 ft (135.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns KY-121 over Clarks R. S.Of Murray?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.