US Bridges

Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .85 MI SE of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 018C00020N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClayton DR
CrossesE Fk Clayton Creek
Location.85 MI SE of JCT Ky 94
RouteCounty Highway 1124
Coordinates36.60944, -88.27278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2021)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton DR over E Fk Clayton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.