US Bridges

Duffy RD.(CR-1046) over Br. W. Fk. Clarks River

Good

Graves County, Kentucky · .6 MI W. Ky 1684 · Structure no. 042C00332N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duffy RD.(CR-1046) over Br. W. Fk. Clarks River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Duffy RD.(CR-1046) over Br. W. Fk. Clarks River in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDuffy RD.(CR-1046)
CrossesBr. W. Fk. Clarks River
Location.6 MI W. Ky 1684
RouteCounty Highway 1046
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90083, -88.58444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2009)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Duffy RD.(CR-1046) over Br. W. Fk. Clarks River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duffy RD.(CR-1046) over Br. W. Fk. Clarks River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Duffy RD.(CR-1046) over Br. W. Fk. Clarks River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Duffy RD.(CR-1046) over Br. W. Fk. Clarks River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Duffy RD.(CR-1046) over Br. W. Fk. Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.