US Bridges

Jetts Creek Road over Jetts Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · @n-Term. Ky 1202 · Structure no. 013C00040N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jetts Creek Road over Jetts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jetts Creek Road over Jetts Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJetts Creek Road
CrossesJetts Creek
Location@n-Term. Ky 1202
RouteCounty Highway 1249
Coordinates37.49444, -83.55222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2011)
Projected traffic63 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Jetts Creek Road over Jetts Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jetts Creek Road over Jetts 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jetts Creek Road over Jetts Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jetts Creek Road over Jetts Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jetts Creek Road over Jetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.