US Bridges

Jim Brown RD over Cloyd Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · .7 MI SE JCT Ky 208 · Structure no. 078C00108N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Brown RD over Cloyd Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jim Brown RD over Cloyd 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJim Brown RD
CrossesCloyd Creek
Location.7 MI SE JCT Ky 208
RouteCounty Highway 1145
Coordinates37.44, -85.25528
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2010)
Projected traffic63 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jim Brown RD over Cloyd Creek built?

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

What condition is Jim Brown RD over Cloyd 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 2022.

How much traffic does Jim Brown RD over Cloyd Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Jim Brown RD over Cloyd Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Brown RD over Cloyd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.