KY-121 over Clarks River Overflow
GoodCalloway County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 894 · Structure no. 018B00125N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,438
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-121 over Clarks River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-121 over Clarks River Overflow 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 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 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,438 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-121 over Clarks River Overflow built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-121 over Clarks River Overflow 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does KY-121 over Clarks River Overflow carry?
About 6,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-121 over Clarks River Overflow?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns KY-121 over Clarks River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.