US Bridges

KY-955 over Jacobs Fork

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 174 · Structure no. 022B00080N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-955 over Jacobs Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-955 over Jacobs Fork in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 449 vehicles a day, projected to reach 449 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-955
CrossesJacobs Fork
Location1.7 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 174
RouteState Highway 955
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25056, -83.23278
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2021)
Projected traffic449 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-955 over Jacobs Fork built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-955 over Jacobs Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-955 over Jacobs Fork carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-955 over Jacobs Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-955 over Jacobs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.