Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcCreary County, Kentucky · @whitley Co.Ln. · Structure no. 074C00020N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2026. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Jellico Creek RD over Jellico Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.