US Bridges

Roberson South over Br-E.Fork Clarks River

GoodPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 200 North JCT Ky 1550 · Structure no. 018C00136N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,231
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberson South over Br-E.Fork Clarks River is a wood or timber slab carrying Roberson South over Br-E.Fork Clarks River in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,231 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoberson South
CrossesBr-E.Fork Clarks River
Location200 North JCT Ky 1550
RouteCounty Highway 1363
Coordinates36.585, -88.35167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2011)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Roberson South over Br-E.Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberson South over Br-E.Fork Clarks River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Roberson South over Br-E.Fork Clarks River carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Roberson South over Br-E.Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Roberson South over Br-E.Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.