US Bridges

Rayburn RD over Br.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive

PoorPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.5 M. N. of Ky. 1270 · Structure no. 018C00055N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rayburn RD over Br.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive is a concrete channel beam carrying Rayburn RD over Br.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2041. 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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CarriesRayburn RD
CrossesBr.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive
Location1.5 M. N. of Ky. 1270
RouteCounty Highway 1331
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.53944, -88.44306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2041
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 Rayburn RD over Br.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rayburn RD over Br.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive 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 Rayburn RD over Br.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rayburn RD over Br.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rayburn RD over Br.Of Mid Fk Clarks Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.