US Bridges

KY-1824 over Jack Morris Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 079B00028N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,942
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1824 over Jack Morris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1824 over Jack Morris Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,942 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-1824
CrossesJack Morris Creek
Location1.5 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1824
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2023)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1824 over Jack Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1824 over Jack Morris 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1824 over Jack Morris Creek carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1824 over Jack Morris Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1824 over Jack Morris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.