US Bridges

Carl Bailey Rd. over Clayton Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .6 MI NW of Shoemaker RD · Structure no. 018C00149N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Bailey Rd. over Clayton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carl Bailey Rd. over Clayton Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarl Bailey Rd.
CrossesClayton Creek
Location.6 MI NW of Shoemaker RD
RouteCounty Highway 1214
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.54472, -88.24889
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Carl Bailey Rd. over Clayton Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carl Bailey Rd. over Clayton Creek 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 Carl Bailey Rd. over Clayton Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carl Bailey Rd. over Clayton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Carl Bailey Rd. over Clayton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.