US Bridges

JC-9003 over Little John Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of I-24 Ntrch · Structure no. 079B00067N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Little John Creek is a concrete culvert carrying JC-9003 over Little John Creek 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 2,270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,814 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 217 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJC-9003
CrossesLittle John Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of I-24 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98694, -88.34667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width217 ft (66.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2014)
Projected traffic2,814 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was JC-9003 over Little John Creek built?

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

What condition is JC-9003 over Little John 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does JC-9003 over Little John Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is JC-9003 over Little John Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 217 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Little John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.