KY-284 over Clarks River
FairMcCracken County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI East of JCT Ky 450 · Structure no. 073B00007N
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 485 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,733
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-284 over Clarks River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-284 over Clarks River in McCracken 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 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 3,733 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,733 by 2042. The structure is 485 ft (147.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-284 over Clarks River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-284 over 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 2023.
How much traffic does KY-284 over Clarks River carry?
About 3,733 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is KY-284 over Clarks River?
The structure is 485 ft (147.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns KY-284 over Clarks River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.