Clayton Road over Br Off Minnow Branch
PoorPosted for loadGraves County, Kentucky · .1 M. E. of Jct. Ky. 564 · Structure no. 042C00039N
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clayton Road over Br Off Minnow Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clayton Road over Br Off Minnow Branch in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clayton Road over Br Off Minnow Branch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clayton Road over Br Off Minnow Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Clayton Road over Br Off Minnow Branch carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Clayton Road over Br Off Minnow Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Clayton Road over Br Off Minnow Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.