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KY-39 over Clear CR

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 934 · Structure no. 100B00005N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,939
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-39 over Clear CR is a concrete culvert carrying KY-39 over Clear CR in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-39
CrossesClear CR
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 934
RouteState Highway 39
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25833, -84.51694
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2023)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-39 over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-39 over Clear CR 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-39 over Clear CR carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-39 over Clear CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-39 over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.