US Bridges

KY-94 over Jacksons Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT Ky 783 · Structure no. 018B00034N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-94 over Jacksons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-94 over Jacksons Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,158 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-94
CrossesJacksons Creek
Location.60 MI West of JCT Ky 783
RouteState Highway 94
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.59833, -88.39694
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,158 (2022)
Projected traffic3,158 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-94 over Jacksons Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-94 over Jacksons Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-94 over Jacksons Creek carry?

About 3,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-94 over Jacksons Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-94 over Jacksons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.