US-23 over Jennys Creek
FairJohnson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of JCT Ky 825 · Structure no. 058B00070R
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,218
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over Jennys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over Jennys Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,218 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,218 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over Jennys Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over Jennys 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 US-23 over Jennys Creek carry?
About 4,218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over Jennys Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over Jennys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.