US Bridges

Old Clarksville Pi over Fork-Spring Branch

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E-Ky 107 · Structure no. 024C00113N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Clarksville Pi over Fork-Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Clarksville Pi over Fork-Spring Branch in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2026. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesOld Clarksville Pi
CrossesFork-Spring Branch
Location1.5 MI E-Ky 107
RouteCounty Highway 1299
Coordinates36.65083, -87.63361
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic41 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Old Clarksville Pi over Fork-Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Clarksville Pi over Fork-Spring Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Clarksville Pi over Fork-Spring Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Clarksville Pi over Fork-Spring Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Clarksville Pi over Fork-Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.