US Bridges

Frankfort Ford Roa over Jessamine Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of JCT Ky 3433 · Structure no. 057C00030N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankfort Ford Roa over Jessamine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frankfort Ford Roa over Jessamine Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, projected to reach 509 by 2029. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankfort Ford Roa
CrossesJessamine Creek
Location.3 MI S of JCT Ky 3433
RouteCounty Highway 1237
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85944, -84.63083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2009)
Projected traffic509 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankfort Ford Roa over Jessamine Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankfort Ford Roa over Jessamine 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 Frankfort Ford Roa over Jessamine Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Frankfort Ford Roa over Jessamine Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Frankfort Ford Roa over Jessamine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.