US Bridges

Wadesboro Road over Br Off W Fk Clarks River

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI N of JCT Ky 58&80 · Structure no. 042C00008N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadesboro Road over Br Off W Fk Clarks River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wadesboro Road over Br Off W Fk Clarks River in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWadesboro Road
CrossesBr Off W Fk Clarks River
Location1.6 MI N of JCT Ky 58&80
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2010)
Projected traffic186 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wadesboro Road over Br Off W Fk Clarks River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadesboro Road over Br Off W Fk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wadesboro Road over Br Off W Fk Clarks River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wadesboro Road over Br Off W Fk Clarks River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wadesboro Road over Br Off W Fk Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.