US-641 over Clarks River
GoodMarshall County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor of JCT Ky 348 · Structure no. 079B00127N
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 398 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,869
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-641 over Clarks River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-641 over Clarks River in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,869 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,869 by 2041. The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-641 over Clarks River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-641 over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-641 over Clarks River carry?
About 8,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-641 over Clarks River?
The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-641 over Clarks River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.