US Bridges

US 641 over Tributary Clarks Fork

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.2 M S Ky 1550 · Structure no. 018B00147R

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 641 over Tributary Clarks Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 641 over Tributary Clarks Fork in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 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 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 641
CrossesTributary Clarks Fork
Location1.2 M S Ky 1550
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.57861, -88.315
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,834 (2024)
Projected traffic6,834 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Tributary Clarks Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 641 over Tributary Clarks Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 641 over Tributary Clarks Fork carry?

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

How long is US 641 over Tributary Clarks Fork?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 641 over Tributary Clarks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.