US Bridges

JC-9003 over Middle Fork Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .01 MI Nor. of Ky 1949 UP · Structure no. 079B00070N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,269
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying JC-9003 over Middle Fork 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 8,269 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,253 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesJC-9003
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location.01 MI Nor. of Ky 1949 UP
RouteInterstate 69
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83278, -88.44139
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,269 (2023)
Projected traffic10,253 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Middle Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is JC-9003 over Middle Fork 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 JC-9003 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 8,269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.