US Bridges

Erwin RD over Middle Fk Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.3 M. S. of Ky. 1550 · Structure no. 018C00050N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erwin RD over Middle Fk Clarks River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erwin RD over Middle Fk Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesErwin RD
CrossesMiddle Fk Clarks River
Location0.3 M. S. of Ky. 1550
RouteCounty Highway 1307
Coordinates36.57806, -88.39694
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic77 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erwin RD over Middle Fk Clarks River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erwin RD over Middle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Erwin RD over Middle Fk Clarks River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Erwin RD over Middle Fk Clarks River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Erwin RD over Middle Fk Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.