KY-1804 over Clear Fork
GoodWhitley County, Kentucky · .15 MI SE JCT US 25W · Structure no. 118B00108N
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 839
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1804 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1804 over Clear Fork in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 839 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1804 over Clear Fork built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1804 over Clear Fork 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1804 over Clear Fork carry?
About 839 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is KY-1804 over Clear Fork?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1804 over Clear Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.