US Bridges

KY-348 over West Fork Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 450 · Structure no. 042B00152N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
424 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,177
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-348 over West Fork Clarks River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-348 over West Fork Clarks River in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,177 by 2043. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-348
CrossesWest Fork Clarks River
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 450
RouteState Highway 348
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.9325, -88.54389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,177 (2023)
Projected traffic2,177 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-348 over West Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-348 over West Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-348 over West Fork Clarks River carry?

About 2,177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-348 over West Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-348 over West Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.