US Bridges

JC-9003 over East Fork Clarks River

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · Nbl 1.0 MI N of Ky 348 Tp · Structure no. 079B00076R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
519 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,632
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over East Fork Clarks River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying JC-9003 over East Fork Clarks River in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,632 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,463 by 2043. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesJC-9003
CrossesEast Fork Clarks River
LocationNbl 1.0 MI N of Ky 348 Tp
RouteInterstate 69
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,632 (2023)
Projected traffic9,463 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JC-9003 over East Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC-9003 over East Fork Clarks River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does JC-9003 over East Fork Clarks River carry?

About 7,632 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over East Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over East Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.