US Bridges

KY-560 over Johnson Creek

Good

Fleming County, Kentucky · .3 MI S-Mason CO Line · Structure no. 035B00085N

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-560 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-560 over Johnson Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-560
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location.3 MI S-Mason CO Line
RouteState Highway 560
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.45667, -83.8675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2021)
Projected traffic299 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$558,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-560 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is KY-560 over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-560 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-560 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-560 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.