US Bridges

Watkins RD(CR1047) over W.Fk Clarks River

Fair

Graves County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N. of Ky 849 · Structure no. 042C00324N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watkins RD(CR1047) over W.Fk Clarks River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watkins RD(CR1047) over W.Fk Clarks River in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWatkins RD(CR1047)
CrossesW.Fk Clarks River
Location1.5 MI N. of Ky 849
RouteCounty Highway 1047
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90528, -88.56583
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic80 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Watkins RD(CR1047) over W.Fk Clarks River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watkins RD(CR1047) 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 2022.

How much traffic does Watkins RD(CR1047) over W.Fk Clarks River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Watkins RD(CR1047) over W.Fk Clarks River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Watkins RD(CR1047) over W.Fk Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.