US Bridges

John Watts Road over Hickman Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. W. of Ky 1541 · Structure no. 057C00028N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Watts Road over Hickman Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying John Watts Road over Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Watts Road
CrossesHickman Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Ky 1541
RouteCounty Highway 1121
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81972, -84.51528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2011)
Projected traffic98 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Watts Road over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Watts Road over Hickman Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does John Watts Road over Hickman Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is John Watts Road over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns John Watts Road over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.