US Bridges

KY-783 over Middle Fork Clarks River

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.3 M S of JCT KY-1550 · Structure no. 018B00148N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
833
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-783 over Middle Fork Clarks River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-783 over Middle Fork Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 833 vehicles a day, projected to reach 833 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-783
CrossesMiddle Fork Clarks River
Location0.3 M S of JCT KY-1550
RouteState Highway 783
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.57814, -88.38842
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2022)
Projected traffic833 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-783 over Middle Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-783 over Middle Fork Clarks River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-783 over Middle Fork Clarks River carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-783 over Middle Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-783 over Middle Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.