Fords Mill Road over Clarks Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrant County, Kentucky · 1 MI NW of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 041C00022N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 93
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fords Mill Road over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fords Mill Road over Clarks Creek in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2026. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fords Mill Road over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fords Mill Road over Clarks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Fords Mill Road over Clarks Creek carry?
About 93 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Fords Mill Road over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fords Mill Road over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.