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KY-37 over Johnsons Br @hankla

FairPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 1822 · Structure no. 011B00018N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-37 over Johnsons Br @hankla is a concrete culvert carrying KY-37 over Johnsons Br @hankla in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-37
CrossesJohnsons Br @hankla
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1822
RouteState Highway 37
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55778, -84.89139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2023)
Projected traffic248 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-37 over Johnsons Br @hankla built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-37 over Johnsons Br @hankla 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-37 over Johnsons Br @hankla carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-37 over Johnsons Br @hankla?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-37 over Johnsons Br @hankla?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.