US Bridges

KY-66 over Upper Jacks Creek

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 406 · Structure no. 066B00035N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-66 over Upper Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-66 over Upper Jacks Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-66
CrossesUpper Jacks Creek
Location.10 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 406
RouteState Highway 66
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02556, -83.5275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2022)
Projected traffic367 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.2 mi (142 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-66 over Upper Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-66 over Upper Jacks 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 KY-66 over Upper Jacks Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-66 over Upper Jacks Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-66 over Upper Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.