US Bridges

I-71 over Jones RD

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI N of US 421 · Structure no. 052B00053N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,817
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Jones RD is a concrete culvert carrying I-71 over Jones RD in Henry 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 29,817 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,973 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-71
CrossesJones RD
Location2.4 MI N of US 421
RouteInterstate 71
Coordinates38.54944, -85.2075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,817 (2021)
Projected traffic36,973 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-71 over Jones RD built?

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

What condition is I-71 over Jones RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-71 over Jones RD carry?

About 29,817 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Jones RD?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Jones RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.