US Bridges

Gibbs Store RD over Middle Fk Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .8 MI Sou. Ky 1550 · Structure no. 018C00106N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbs Store RD over Middle Fk Clarks River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibbs Store RD over Middle 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGibbs Store RD
CrossesMiddle Fk Clarks River
Location.8 MI Sou. Ky 1550
RouteCounty Highway 1280
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.5725, -88.34389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2021)
Projected traffic424 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gibbs Store RD over Middle Fk Clarks River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibbs Store RD over Middle 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 Gibbs Store RD over Middle Fk Clarks River carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Gibbs Store RD over Middle Fk Clarks River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbs Store RD over Middle Fk Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.