Johnson Bottom over Rockcastle Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Kentucky · 0.03 MI W of JCT KY-3 · Structure no. 080C00057N
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Bottom over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Bottom over Rockcastle Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 378 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson Bottom over Rockcastle Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson Bottom over Rockcastle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Johnson Bottom over Rockcastle Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Johnson Bottom over Rockcastle Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Bottom over Rockcastle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.