US Bridges

Jack Rakes Road over Jones Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Jones Ck Rd. · Structure no. 078C00153N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Rakes Road over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Rakes Road over Jones Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJack Rakes Road
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Jones Ck Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1126
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5075, -85.08444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Jack Rakes Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Rakes Road over Jones 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jack Rakes Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jack Rakes Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Rakes Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.