US Bridges

KY-787 over E.Fk. Clarks River

PoorPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi.S. of US 68 · Structure no. 073B00140N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-787 over E.Fk. Clarks River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-787 over E.Fk. Clarks River in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-787
CrossesE.Fk. Clarks River
Location1.6 Mi.S. of US 68
RouteState Highway 787
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96139, -88.49333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2023)
Projected traffic264 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-787 over E.Fk. Clarks River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-787 over E.Fk. Clarks River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-787 over E.Fk. Clarks River carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-787 over E.Fk. Clarks River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-787 over E.Fk. Clarks River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.