US Bridges

Jennings (1202) over Branch-Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 300 N. JCT CR-1235 · Structure no. 020C00047N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings (1202) over Branch-Caney Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Jennings (1202) over Branch-Caney Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings (1202)
CrossesBranch-Caney Creek
Location300 N. JCT CR-1235
RouteCounty Highway 1202
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81417, -89.01944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2026
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 Jennings (1202) over Branch-Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings (1202) over Branch-Caney 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jennings (1202) over Branch-Caney Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Jennings (1202) over Branch-Caney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings (1202) over Branch-Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.