US Bridges

Big Springs Br over Jones Fork

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 060C00081N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Springs Br over Jones Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Springs Br over Jones Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBig Springs Br
CrossesJones Fork
Location.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 550
RouteCounty Highway 1032
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43861, -82.86361
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Big Springs Br over Jones Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Springs Br over Jones Fork 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Big Springs Br over Jones Fork carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Big Springs Br over Jones Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Big Springs Br over Jones Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.