US Bridges

KY-2378 over Paint Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · JCT KY321BY-PASS · Structure no. 058B00059N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,585
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2378 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2378 over Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 3,585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,585 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2378
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationJCT KY321BY-PASS
RouteState Highway 2378
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.815, -82.81472
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,585 (2021)
Projected traffic3,585 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2378 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2378 over Paint 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does KY-2378 over Paint Creek carry?

About 3,585 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2378 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2378 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.