US Bridges

Furches Trl over Br of Mid Fk Clarks Rive

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 0.3 M. N. of Ky. 1550 · Structure no. 018C00052N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furches Trl over Br of Mid Fk Clarks Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Furches Trl over Br of Mid Fk Clarks Rive in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFurches Trl
CrossesBr of Mid Fk Clarks Rive
Location0.3 M. N. of Ky. 1550
RouteCounty Highway 1308
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.58417, -88.40639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Furches Trl over Br of Mid Fk Clarks Rive built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furches Trl over Br of Mid Fk Clarks Rive 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 Furches Trl over Br of Mid Fk Clarks Rive carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Furches Trl over Br of Mid Fk Clarks Rive?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Furches Trl over Br of Mid Fk Clarks Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.