US Bridges

Unity Church RD E over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. NE Ky 80 · Structure no. 079C00042N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unity Church RD E over Clear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Unity Church RD E 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnity Church RD E
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.4 Mi. NE Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1153
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77611, -88.19583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2006)
Projected traffic80 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Unity Church RD E over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Unity Church RD E over Clear Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Unity Church RD E over Clear Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Unity Church RD E over Clear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Unity Church RD E over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.