US Bridges

KY-321 over Paint Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT KY-40 · Structure no. 058B00067N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,825
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-321 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-321 over Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12,825 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,825 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-321
CrossesPaint Creek
Location.05 MI S of JCT KY-40
RouteState Highway 321
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82611, -82.82528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 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 width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,825 (2021)
Projected traffic12,825 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-321 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-321 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-321 over Paint Creek carry?

About 12,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-321 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 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-321 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.