US Bridges

Jed Gaddie Road over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 3.4 MI NW of JCT KY-527 · Structure no. 078C00134N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jed Gaddie Road over Dry Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jed Gaddie Road over Dry Fork Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJed Gaddie Road
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location3.4 MI NW of JCT KY-527
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53528, -85.49139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating82.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2009)
Projected traffic27 by 2029
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 Jed Gaddie Road over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jed Gaddie Road over Dry Fork 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 Jed Gaddie Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Jed Gaddie Road over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Jed Gaddie Road over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.