US Bridges

KY-337 over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 49 · Structure no. 078B00042N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-337 over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-337 over Jones Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-337
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 49
RouteState Highway 337
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51472, -85.11861
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2021)
Projected traffic307 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-337 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-337 over Jones 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-337 over Jones Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-337 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-337 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.