US Bridges

KY-40 over Barnetts Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · .83 MI W JCT Ky 172 · Structure no. 058B00084N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-40 over Barnetts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-40 over Barnetts 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 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-40
CrossesBarnetts Creek
Location.83 MI W JCT Ky 172
RouteState Highway 40
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83417, -82.8725
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,827 (2022)
Projected traffic2,827 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-40 over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-40 over Barnetts 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 Barnetts Creek carry?

About 2,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-40 over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns KY-40 over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.