US Bridges

JC-9003 over Clarks River Overflow

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · Nbl .40 MI W of Marshal C · Structure no. 042B00167R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,135
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Clarks River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying JC-9003 over Clarks River Overflow in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 4,135 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,127 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJC-9003
CrossesClarks River Overflow
LocationNbl .40 MI W of Marshal C
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates36.81111, -88.48972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,135 (2023)
Projected traffic5,127 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 JC-9003 over Clarks River Overflow built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC-9003 over Clarks River Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does JC-9003 over Clarks River Overflow carry?

About 4,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over Clarks River Overflow?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Clarks River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.