US Bridges

Jigg Water Road over Jigg Water Branch

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI West - Ky 1984 · Structure no. 076C00080N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jigg Water Road over Jigg Water Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jigg Water Road over Jigg Water Branch in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJigg Water Road
CrossesJigg Water Branch
Location1.5 MI West - Ky 1984
RouteCounty Highway 1347
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75611, -84.44472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic47 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Jigg Water Road over Jigg Water Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jigg Water Road over Jigg Water Branch 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Jigg Water Road over Jigg Water Branch carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jigg Water Road over Jigg Water Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jigg Water Road over Jigg Water Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.