US Bridges

Green Plains RD over E Fk Clarks River

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .3 M. E. of U.S. Hwy. 641 · Structure no. 018C00031N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Plains RD over E Fk Clarks River is a concrete culvert carrying Green Plains RD over E Fk Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Plains RD
CrossesE Fk Clarks River
Location.3 M. E. of U.S. Hwy. 641
RouteCounty Highway 1293
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53111, -88.31861
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Green Plains RD over E Fk Clarks River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Plains RD over E Fk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Green Plains RD over E Fk Clarks River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Green Plains RD over E Fk Clarks River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Green Plains RD over E Fk Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.