US Bridges

KY-40 over Br of Little Paint Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Magoffin Co. · Structure no. 058B00090N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-40 over Br of Little Paint Creek is a concrete slab carrying KY-40 over Br of Little Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-40
CrossesBr of Little Paint Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Magoffin Co.
RouteState Highway 40
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80417, -82.95806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2021)
Projected traffic1,324 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Br of Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-40 over Br of Little 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 Br of Little Paint Creek carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-40 over Br of Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-40 over Br of Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.