US Bridges

KY-402 over Jonathan Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 079B00043N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
231 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-402 over Jonathan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-402 over Jonathan Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-402
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location.60 MI East of JCT Ky 136
RouteState Highway 402
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76472, -88.2325
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2021)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$779,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-402 over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-402 over Jonathan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-402 over Jonathan Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-402 over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-402 over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.