Old Salem RD over East Fk-Clarks River
PoorClosed to trafficCalloway County, Kentucky · .7 MI S&e of JCT Ky 94 · Structure no. 018C00105N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 674
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Salem RD over East Fk-Clarks River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Salem RD over East Fk-Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 674 vehicles a day, projected to reach 674 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Salem RD over East Fk-Clarks River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Salem RD over East 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Salem RD over East Fk-Clarks River carry?
About 674 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Old Salem RD over East Fk-Clarks River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Salem RD over East Fk-Clarks River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.