US Bridges

KY-1346 over East Fork of Clarks Rive

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.41 Mi. E. - Jct.Us 641 · Structure no. 018B00100N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1346 over East Fork of Clarks Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1346 over East Fork of Clarks Rive in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 714 vehicles a day, projected to reach 714 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-1346
CrossesEast Fork of Clarks Rive
Location1.41 Mi. E. - Jct.Us 641
RouteState Highway 1346
Coordinates36.7425, -88.27306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2022)
Projected traffic714 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1346 over East Fork of Clarks Rive built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1346 over East Fork of Clarks Rive 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1346 over East Fork of Clarks Rive carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1346 over East Fork of Clarks Rive?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1346 over East Fork of Clarks Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.