US Bridges

Adams DR over Br-West Fk. Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .5 Mi-Ea.Jct Ky 1836 · Structure no. 018C00130N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams DR over Br-West Fk. Clarks River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams DR over Br-West Fk. Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams DR
CrossesBr-West Fk. Clarks River
Location.5 Mi-Ea.Jct Ky 1836
RouteCounty Highway 1353
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62528, -88.4325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Adams DR over Br-West Fk. Clarks River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams DR over Br-West 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 Adams DR over Br-West Fk. Clarks River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Adams DR over Br-West Fk. Clarks River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Adams DR over Br-West Fk. Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.