US Bridges

Josh Cox RD over Pope Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S JCT Ky 49 · Structure no. 078C00104N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josh Cox RD over Pope Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Josh Cox RD over Pope Creek in Marion 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.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJosh Cox RD
CrossesPope Creek
Location1.6 MI S JCT Ky 49
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50528, -85.22528
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2010)
Projected traffic119 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Josh Cox RD over Pope Creek built?

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

What condition is Josh Cox RD over Pope 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Josh Cox RD over Pope Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Josh Cox RD over Pope Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Josh Cox RD over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.