US Bridges

Greasy Branch RD over Jennys Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI NW of JCT Ky 825 · Structure no. 058C00054N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Branch RD over Jennys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Branch RD over Jennys Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Branch RD
CrossesJennys Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of JCT Ky 825
RouteCounty Highway 1228
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74944, -82.87861
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2011)
Projected traffic226 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Greasy Branch RD over Jennys Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Greasy Branch RD over Jennys Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Greasy Branch RD over Jennys Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Branch RD over Jennys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.