US Bridges

KY-3075 over Clark River

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 450 · Structure no. 073B00108N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
430 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,164
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3075 over Clark River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3075 over Clark River in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,164 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3075
CrossesClark River
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 450
RouteState Highway 3075
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99583, -88.56278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2023)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-3075 over Clark River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3075 over Clark 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-3075 over Clark River carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3075 over Clark River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3075 over Clark River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.