US Bridges

KY-534 over Branch of Clark River

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 408 · Structure no. 042B00185N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-534 over Branch of Clark River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-534 over Branch of Clark River in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 377 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-534
CrossesBranch of Clark River
Location1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 408
RouteState Highway 534
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87972, -88.51056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2022)
Projected traffic377 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-534 over Branch of Clark River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-534 over Branch of Clark 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-534 over Branch of Clark River carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-534 over Branch of Clark River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-534 over Branch of Clark River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.