US Bridges

Clayton Town Rd. over Branch of Mc Cullough Fk

PoorPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.2 M. S. of Ky. 893 · Structure no. 018C00036N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton Town Rd. over Branch of Mc Cullough Fk is a concrete channel beam carrying Clayton Town Rd. over Branch of Mc Cullough Fk 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 4 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 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 367 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClayton Town Rd.
CrossesBranch of Mc Cullough Fk
Location0.2 M. S. of Ky. 893
RouteCounty Highway 1595
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50028, -88.25917
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2022)
Projected traffic367 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 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 Clayton Town Rd. over Branch of Mc Cullough Fk built?

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

What condition is Clayton Town Rd. over Branch of Mc Cullough Fk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Clayton Town Rd. over Branch of Mc Cullough Fk carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clayton Town Rd. over Branch of Mc Cullough Fk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton Town Rd. over Branch of Mc Cullough Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.