US Bridges

Barnetts Creek RD over Barnetts Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 40 · Structure no. 058C00016N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnetts Creek RD over Barnetts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barnetts Creek RD over Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnetts Creek RD
CrossesBarnetts Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 40
RouteCounty Highway 1211
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82083, -82.8875
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2011)
Projected traffic231 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnetts Creek RD over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnetts Creek RD over Barnetts 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Barnetts Creek RD over Barnetts Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Barnetts Creek RD over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Barnetts Creek RD over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.