US Bridges

Ky 72 over Old Clover Fork Riverbed

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · 0.1 M North of KY38 · Structure no. 048B00209N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,017
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 72 over Old Clover Fork Riverbed is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 72 over Old Clover Fork Riverbed in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,017 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKy 72
CrossesOld Clover Fork Riverbed
Location0.1 M North of KY38
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates36.84472, -83.32306
Functional classUrban Collector

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 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,017 (2022)
Projected traffic4,017 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 72 over Old Clover Fork Riverbed built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 72 over Old Clover Fork Riverbed 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 Ky 72 over Old Clover Fork Riverbed carry?

About 4,017 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 72 over Old Clover Fork Riverbed?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 72 over Old Clover Fork Riverbed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.