US Bridges

Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek

PoorPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 100 S of Ky 1098 MP 9.23 · Structure no. 013C00077N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Branch
CrossesSouth Fk Quicksand Creek
Location100 S of Ky 1098 MP 9.23
RouteCounty Highway 1119
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51806, -83.2375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.