US Bridges

KY-94 over Clarks River Overflow

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.48 Mi.E. JCT Ky 2594 · Structure no. 018B00101N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,679
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Clarks River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-94 over Clarks River Overflow in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,679 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,679 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-94
CrossesClarks River Overflow
Location0.48 Mi.E. JCT Ky 2594
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates36.61167, -88.29167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,679 (2019)
Projected traffic7,679 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-94 over Clarks River Overflow built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Clarks River Overflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Clarks River Overflow carry?

About 7,679 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Clarks River Overflow?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Clarks River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.