US Bridges

Sharpe Elva RD over Br E Fk Clarks River

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI S. US 68 · Structure no. 079C00052N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharpe Elva RD over Br E Fk Clarks River is a wood or timber slab carrying Sharpe Elva RD over Br E Fk Clarks River in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSharpe Elva RD
CrossesBr E Fk Clarks River
Location2.3 MI S. US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1418
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94056, -88.46639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2011)
Projected traffic226 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Sharpe Elva RD over Br E Fk Clarks River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharpe Elva RD over Br E Fk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sharpe Elva RD over Br E Fk Clarks River carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sharpe Elva RD over Br E Fk Clarks River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Sharpe Elva RD over Br E Fk Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.