US-25W over Clear Fork River
FairWhitley County, Kentucky · 0.5 M S of JCT KY-628 · Structure no. 118B00042N
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 378 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,011
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-25W over Clear Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25W over Clear Fork River in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 79 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 6 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 3,011 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,011 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-25W over Clear Fork River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is US-25W over Clear Fork 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 US-25W over Clear Fork River carry?
About 3,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-25W over Clear Fork River?
The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US-25W over Clear Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.