KY-40 over Paint Creek
GoodJohnson County, Kentucky · 0.68 MI W of JCT Ky 172 · Structure no. 058B00083N
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,827
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-40 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-40 over Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,827 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,827 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 KY-40 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-40 over Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does KY-40 over Paint Creek carry?
About 2,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is KY-40 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns KY-40 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.