US Bridges

Jack Sparks RD over East Fk-Little Barren Rv

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · .01 MI E JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 085C00026N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Sparks RD over East Fk-Little Barren Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jack Sparks RD over East Fk-Little Barren Rv in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Sparks RD
CrossesEast Fk-Little Barren Rv
Location.01 MI E JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01417, -85.54111
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2012)
Projected traffic196 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Sparks RD over East Fk-Little Barren Rv built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Sparks RD over East Fk-Little Barren Rv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Sparks RD over East Fk-Little Barren Rv carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Jack Sparks RD over East Fk-Little Barren Rv?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Sparks RD over East Fk-Little Barren Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.