US Bridges

KY-402 over Clear Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi. West JCT US 68 · Structure no. 079B00125N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,487
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-402 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-402 over Clear Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesKY-402
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.8 Mi. West JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates36.76667, -88.18806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2021)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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-402 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-402 over Clear Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-402 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-402 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-402 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.