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JC-9003 over Ky 166

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · Nbl .90 MI N of Tenn ST L · Structure no. 038B00054R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,047
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Ky 166 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying JC-9003 over Ky 166 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 6 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 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,047 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJC-9003
CrossesKy 166
LocationNbl .90 MI N of Tenn ST L
RouteState Highway 9003
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51528, -88.89833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,047 (2021)
Projected traffic3,047 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was JC-9003 over Ky 166 built?

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

What condition is JC-9003 over Ky 166 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does JC-9003 over Ky 166 carry?

About 3,047 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over Ky 166?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Ky 166?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.