Vanover LN over Jones Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarlan County, Kentucky · W @jct Ky 1601 S of Verda · Structure no. 048C00123N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanover LN over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanover LN over Jones Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Vanover LN over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vanover LN over Jones 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 Vanover LN over Jones Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Vanover LN over Jones Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Vanover LN over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.