US Bridges

South 6th ST over Branch-Clarks River

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 200 Ft S of Elm ST · Structure no. 018C00122N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
688
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 6th ST over Branch-Clarks River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South 6th ST over Branch-Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 688 vehicles a day, projected to reach 688 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSouth 6th ST
CrossesBranch-Clarks River
Location200 Ft S of Elm ST
RouteCity Street 1151
Coordinates36.60694, -88.30444
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South 6th ST over Branch-Clarks River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 6th ST over Branch-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 2023.

How much traffic does South 6th ST over Branch-Clarks River carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South 6th ST over Branch-Clarks River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South 6th ST over Branch-Clarks River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.