US Bridges

Asa Creek RD over Jennys Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 825 · Structure no. 058C00018N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Asa Creek RD over Jennys Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Asa Creek RD over Jennys Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 328 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAsa Creek RD
CrossesJennys Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 825
RouteCounty Highway 1225
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75917, -82.86917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2011)
Projected traffic328 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Asa Creek RD over Jennys Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Asa Creek RD over Jennys 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 Asa Creek RD over Jennys Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Asa Creek RD over Jennys Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Asa Creek RD over Jennys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.