US Bridges

Williams Clay Road over Branch-Caney Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI N JCT Ky 132 · Structure no. 117C00044N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Clay Road over Branch-Caney Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Williams Clay Road over Branch-Caney Fork Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Clay Road
CrossesBranch-Caney Fork Creek
Location1.4 MI N JCT Ky 132
RouteCounty Highway 1351
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49722, -87.82917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
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 Williams Clay Road over Branch-Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Clay Road over Branch-Caney Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Clay Road over Branch-Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Williams Clay Road over Branch-Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Clay Road over Branch-Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.