US Bridges

JC-9003 over Old Benton-Briensburg RD

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of Ky 795 Op · Structure no. 079B00065N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,263
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Old Benton-Briensburg RD is a concrete culvert carrying JC-9003 over Old Benton-Briensburg RD in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,263 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,926 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 203 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJC-9003
CrossesOld Benton-Briensburg RD
Location.40 MI Sou. of Ky 795 Op
RouteInterstate 69
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89528, -88.34889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width203 ft (61.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,263 (2023)
Projected traffic18,926 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JC-9003 over Old Benton-Briensburg RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC-9003 over Old Benton-Briensburg RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does JC-9003 over Old Benton-Briensburg RD carry?

About 15,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over Old Benton-Briensburg RD?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Old Benton-Briensburg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.