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KY-2040 over Greasy Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.10 MI NW of JCT Ky 40 · Structure no. 058B00085N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2040 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2040 over Greasy Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2040
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location0.10 MI NW of JCT Ky 40
RouteState Highway 2040
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83667, -82.72083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating102.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2020)
Projected traffic396 by 2040
Trucks0%
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-2040 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2040 over Greasy 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-2040 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-2040 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2040 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.