US Bridges

CR 1296 Jarrels C over Jarrels Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 0.6 Mi. W Jct. KY189 · Structure no. 089C00062N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1296 Jarrels C over Jarrels Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1296 Jarrels C over Jarrels Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1296 Jarrels C
CrossesJarrels Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W Jct. KY189
RouteCounty Highway 1296
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14056, -87.28056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 1296 Jarrels C over Jarrels Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1296 Jarrels C over Jarrels 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1296 Jarrels C over Jarrels Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 1296 Jarrels C over Jarrels Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1296 Jarrels C over Jarrels Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.