Jakes Heavenly HWY over Middle Fork
PoorEstill County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT Ky 89 · Structure no. 033C00009N
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jakes Heavenly HWY over Middle Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jakes Heavenly HWY over Middle Fork in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jakes Heavenly HWY over Middle Fork built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jakes Heavenly HWY over Middle Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Jakes Heavenly HWY over Middle Fork carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Jakes Heavenly HWY over Middle Fork?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Jakes Heavenly HWY over Middle Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.