US Bridges

KY-1462 over East Fork Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .7 Mi. N of Ky 408 · Structure no. 079B00132N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
943
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1462 over East Fork Clarks River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1462 over East Fork Clarks River in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 943 vehicles a day, projected to reach 943 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-1462
CrossesEast Fork Clarks River
Location.7 Mi. N of Ky 408
RouteState Highway 1462
Coordinates36.86694, -88.33139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2023)
Projected traffic943 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1462 over East Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1462 over East Fork Clarks River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1462 over East Fork Clarks River carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1462 over East Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1462 over East Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.