US Bridges

KY-66 over Jacks Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 149 · Structure no. 026B00050N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-66 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-66 over Jacks Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 493 vehicles a day, projected to reach 493 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-66
CrossesJacks Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of JCT Ky 149
RouteState Highway 66
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19111, -83.59083
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic493 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-66 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-66 over Jacks Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-66 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-66 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-66 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.