US Bridges

Jerome Caldwell Ro over Right Fk-Straigt Ck

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · 100 East JCT Ky 221 · Structure no. 007C00159N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerome Caldwell Ro over Right Fk-Straigt Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jerome Caldwell Ro over Right Fk-Straigt Ck in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJerome Caldwell Ro
CrossesRight Fk-Straigt Ck
Location100 East JCT Ky 221
RouteCounty Highway 1025
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82333, -83.54556
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jerome Caldwell Ro over Right Fk-Straigt Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerome Caldwell Ro over Right Fk-Straigt Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jerome Caldwell Ro over Right Fk-Straigt Ck carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jerome Caldwell Ro over Right Fk-Straigt Ck?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Jerome Caldwell Ro over Right Fk-Straigt Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.