US Bridges

Snake Branch Road over Jetts Creeks

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE of N-Term.Ky 1202 · Structure no. 013C00041N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Branch Road over Jetts Creeks is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snake Branch Road over Jetts Creeks 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 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSnake Branch Road
CrossesJetts Creeks
Location1 MI NE of N-Term.Ky 1202
RouteCounty Highway 1253
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50139, -83.54111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snake Branch Road over Jetts Creeks built?

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

What condition is Snake Branch Road over Jetts Creeks 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Snake Branch Road over Jetts Creeks carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Snake Branch Road over Jetts Creeks?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Snake Branch Road over Jetts Creeks?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.