US Bridges

Jones Creek Rd. over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 337 · Structure no. 078C00028N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Creek Rd. over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Creek Rd. over Jones Creek in Marion 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Creek Rd.
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 337
RouteCounty Highway 1118
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.515, -85.09639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2010)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Creek Rd. over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Creek Rd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Creek Rd. over Jones Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Jones Creek Rd. over Jones Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Creek Rd. over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.