US Bridges

Jack Sparks RD over Prices Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N of Ky 80 · Structure no. 085C00037N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Sparks RD over Prices Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jack Sparks RD over Prices Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Sparks RD
CrossesPrices Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1020
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02806, -85.54167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Prices Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Sparks RD over Prices 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Sparks RD over Prices Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Jack Sparks RD over Prices Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Sparks RD over Prices Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.