Furches Trl over Middle Fk Clarks River
PoorPosted for loadCalloway County, Kentucky · 0.25 M. S. of Ky. 1550 · Structure no. 018C00051N
- 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
- 119
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Furches Trl over Middle Fk Clarks River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Furches Trl over Middle Fk Clarks River 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Furches Trl over Middle Fk Clarks River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Furches Trl over Middle Fk Clarks River 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 Furches Trl over Middle Fk Clarks River carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Furches Trl over Middle Fk Clarks River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Furches Trl over Middle Fk Clarks River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.