US Bridges

KY-893 over East Fork Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .90 MI East of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 018B00048N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-893 over East Fork Clarks River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-893 over East Fork Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 647 vehicles a day, projected to reach 647 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-893
CrossesEast Fork Clarks River
Location.90 MI East of JCT US 641
RouteState Highway 893
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50278, -88.31111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2022)
Projected traffic647 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-893 over East Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-893 over East Fork Clarks River 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 KY-893 over East Fork Clarks River carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-893 over East Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-893 over East Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.