US Bridges

Wadesboro Road over W Fk Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI N of JCT Ky 58&80 · Structure no. 042C00009N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadesboro Road over W Fk Clarks River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wadesboro Road over W Fk Clarks River in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWadesboro Road
CrossesW Fk Clarks River
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Ky 58&80
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80389, -88.48833
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 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 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 Wadesboro Road over W Fk Clarks River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Wadesboro Road over 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 W Fk Clarks River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wadesboro Road over W Fk Clarks River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wadesboro Road over W Fk Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.