US Bridges

Lawson RD over W Fk Clarks River

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .9 M. South of Ky. 121 · Structure no. 018C00096N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson RD over W Fk Clarks River is a concrete culvert carrying Lawson RD over W 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.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLawson RD
CrossesW Fk Clarks River
Location.9 M. South of Ky. 121
RouteCounty Highway 1499
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.6275, -88.39639
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2021)
Projected traffic92 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawson RD over W Fk Clarks River built?

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

What condition is Lawson RD over W 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lawson RD over W Fk Clarks River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lawson RD over W Fk Clarks River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lawson RD over W Fk Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.