KY-450 over West Fork of Clarks Rive
FairPosted for loadMcCracken County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Nor. of Graves Cl · Structure no. 073B00054N
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,521
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-450 over West Fork of Clarks Rive is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-450 over West Fork of Clarks Rive in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-450 over West Fork of Clarks Rive built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-450 over West 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does KY-450 over West Fork of Clarks Rive carry?
About 1,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is KY-450 over West Fork of Clarks Rive?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns KY-450 over West Fork of Clarks Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.