US Bridges

Jackson Street over Unnamed Stream

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · .1 MI S-Winn Ave-Ky 15 · Structure no. 025C00037N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson Street over Unnamed Stream in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 779 vehicles a day, projected to reach 779 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJackson Street
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.1 MI S-Winn Ave-Ky 15
RouteCity Street 1041
Coordinates37.99583, -84.16806
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2022)
Projected traffic779 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$273,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Street over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jackson Street over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.