US Bridges

Brooks Chapel RD over Br.E.Fk. of Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .35 M. N. of Ky. 464 · Structure no. 018C00016N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Chapel RD over Br.E.Fk. of Clarks River is a concrete channel beam carrying Brooks Chapel RD over Br.E.Fk. of Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrooks Chapel RD
CrossesBr.E.Fk. of Clarks River
Location.35 M. N. of Ky. 464
RouteCounty Highway 1066
Coordinates36.69583, -88.26528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2022)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks Chapel RD over Br.E.Fk. of Clarks River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Chapel RD over Br.E.Fk. of Clarks River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Brooks Chapel RD over Br.E.Fk. of Clarks River carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brooks Chapel RD over Br.E.Fk. of Clarks River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks Chapel RD over Br.E.Fk. of Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.