US Bridges

Joppa Lndg N over Nasty Creek

GoodPosted for load

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI N. of Ky 358 · Structure no. 073C00069N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joppa Lndg N over Nasty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Joppa Lndg N over Nasty Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJoppa Lndg N
CrossesNasty Creek
Location1.6 MI N. of Ky 358
RouteCounty Highway 1335
Coordinates37.17583, -88.85917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2014)
Projected traffic47 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Joppa Lndg N over Nasty Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joppa Lndg N over Nasty 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Joppa Lndg N over Nasty Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Joppa Lndg N over Nasty Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Joppa Lndg N over Nasty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.