KY-131 over East Fork of Clarks Rive
FairMcCracken County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI Nor. of Graves Cl · Structure no. 073B00010N
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 390 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,992
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-131 over East Fork of Clarks Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-131 over East Fork of Clarks Rive in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,992 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-131 over East Fork of Clarks Rive built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-131 over East Fork of Clarks Rive 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does KY-131 over East Fork of Clarks Rive carry?
About 1,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-131 over East Fork of Clarks Rive?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns KY-131 over East Fork of Clarks Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.