US Bridges

Milam-Clark Road over Glover Creek

FairPosted for load

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of JCT W/Ky 90 · Structure no. 085C00031N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milam-Clark Road over Glover Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Milam-Clark Road over Glover Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMilam-Clark Road
CrossesGlover Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT W/Ky 90
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89139, -85.74
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2012)
Projected traffic108 by 2032
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

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 Milam-Clark Road over Glover Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milam-Clark Road over Glover 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Milam-Clark Road over Glover Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Milam-Clark Road over Glover Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Milam-Clark Road over Glover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.