US Bridges

JC-9003 over Ky 116

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · Nbl at Tennessee State LN · Structure no. 038B00053R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,497
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Ky 116 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying JC-9003 over Ky 116 in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 5,497 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,497 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesJC-9003
CrossesKy 116
LocationNbl at Tennessee State LN
RouteState Highway 9003
Coordinates36.50222, -88.89917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,497 (2023)
Projected traffic5,497 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was JC-9003 over Ky 116 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC-9003 over Ky 116 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does JC-9003 over Ky 116 carry?

About 5,497 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over Ky 116?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Ky 116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.