US Bridges

KY-825 over Little Paint Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 M S of JCT KY-40 · Structure no. 058B00091N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-825 over Little Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-825 over Little Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 213 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-825
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location0.1 M S of JCT KY-40
RouteState Highway 825
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80472, -82.95056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2022)
Projected traffic213 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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-825 over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-825 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-825 over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-825 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-825 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.