US Bridges

Rowland RD over Br.E.Fk.-Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .4 MI SE of JCT Ky 1483 · Structure no. 018C00104N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowland RD over Br.E.Fk.-Clarks River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rowland RD over Br.E.Fk.-Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRowland RD
CrossesBr.E.Fk.-Clarks River
Location.4 MI SE of JCT Ky 1483
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66, -88.26278
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic21 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rowland RD over Br.E.Fk.-Clarks River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowland RD over Br.E.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 Rowland RD over Br.E.Fk.-Clarks River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rowland RD over Br.E.Fk.-Clarks River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rowland RD over Br.E.Fk.-Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.