US Bridges

KY-58 over West Fork Clarks River

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI East of Graves Cl · Structure no. 079B00035N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-58 over West Fork Clarks River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-58 over West Fork Clarks River in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesKY-58
CrossesWest Fork Clarks River
Location1.1 MI East of Graves Cl
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates36.78, -88.4675
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2023)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$419,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-58 over West Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-58 over West Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-58 over West Fork Clarks River carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-58 over West Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-58 over West Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.