US Bridges

_US-641 over _middle Fork Clarks R

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Calloway County, Kentucky · .3 MI N. of KY2547 · Structure no. 018B00145N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

_US-641 over _middle Fork Clarks R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _US-641 over _middle Fork Clarks R in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,834 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,834 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries_US-641
Crosses_middle Fork Clarks R
Location.3 MI N. of KY2547
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58111, -88.31444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,834 (2024)
Projected traffic6,834 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _US-641 over _middle Fork Clarks R built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is _US-641 over _middle Fork Clarks R 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 2024.

How much traffic does _US-641 over _middle Fork Clarks R carry?

About 6,834 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is _US-641 over _middle Fork Clarks R?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns _US-641 over _middle Fork Clarks R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.