US Bridges

KY-402 over East Fork Clarks River

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT Ky 962 · Structure no. 079B00040N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
643 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,149
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-402 over East Fork Clarks River is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-402 over East Fork Clarks River in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2,149 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,149 by 2043. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-402
CrossesEast Fork Clarks River
Location.20 MI West of JCT Ky 962
RouteState Highway 402
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76861, -88.27806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,149 (2023)
Projected traffic2,149 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-402 over East Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-402 over East 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-402 over East Fork Clarks River carry?

About 2,149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-402 over East Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-402 over East Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.