US Bridges

Clarktown RD over Monks Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1:1 MI N JCT Ky 457 · Structure no. 090C00048N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarktown RD over Monks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clarktown RD over Monks Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClarktown RD
CrossesMonks Creek
Location1:1 MI N JCT Ky 457
RouteCounty Highway 1137
Coordinates37.6825, -85.48722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2010)
Projected traffic231 by 2030
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 Clarktown RD over Monks Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarktown RD over Monks Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Clarktown RD over Monks Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Clarktown RD over Monks Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clarktown RD over Monks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.