US Bridges

Riceville RD over Jennys Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI SW of JCT Ky 825 · Structure no. 058C00028N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riceville RD over Jennys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riceville RD over Jennys Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiceville RD
CrossesJennys Creek
Location0.15 MI SW of JCT Ky 825
RouteCounty Highway 1231
Coordinates37.73944, -82.91667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2006)
Projected traffic290 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riceville RD over Jennys Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riceville RD over Jennys 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Riceville RD over Jennys Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Riceville RD over Jennys Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Riceville RD over Jennys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.