US Bridges

KY-1346 over Jonathan Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 4.2 MI East of JCT Ky 182 · Structure no. 018B00067N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1346 over Jonathan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1346 over Jonathan Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1346
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location4.2 MI East of JCT Ky 182
RouteState Highway 1346
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72333, -88.22806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2021)
Projected traffic442 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-1346 over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1346 over Jonathan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1346 over Jonathan Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1346 over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1346 over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.