US Bridges

KY-61 over Clover Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Green County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 565 · Structure no. 044B00008N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,785
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Clover Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-61 over Clover Lick Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesClover Lick Creek
Location.60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 565
RouteState Highway 61
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21972, -85.46944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2021)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-61 over Clover Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Clover Lick Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-61 over Clover Lick Creek carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Clover Lick Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Clover Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.