US Bridges

Herchell Jones Rd. over Stovall Creek

Good

Ballard County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI S. of JCT Ky 286 · Structure no. 004C00082N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herchell Jones Rd. over Stovall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herchell Jones Rd. over Stovall Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHerchell Jones Rd.
CrossesStovall Creek
Location2.2 MI S. of JCT Ky 286
RouteCounty Highway 1212
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95944, -88.98806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2012)
Projected traffic157 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Herchell Jones Rd. over Stovall Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herchell Jones Rd. over Stovall 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Herchell Jones Rd. over Stovall Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Herchell Jones Rd. over Stovall Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Herchell Jones Rd. over Stovall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.