US Bridges

Ky 1536 over E Fk of Clayton Creek

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.25 M S of Ky 280 · Structure no. 018B00140N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1536 over E Fk of Clayton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1536 over E Fk of Clayton Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 575 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1536
CrossesE Fk of Clayton Creek
Location0.25 M S of Ky 280
RouteState Highway 1536
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62, -88.255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2019)
Projected traffic575 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 1536 over E Fk of Clayton Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1536 over E Fk of Clayton Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1536 over E Fk of Clayton Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1536 over E Fk of Clayton Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1536 over E Fk of Clayton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.