US Bridges

Jim Clark RD over Monks Creek

GoodPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1 MI N-Ky 457 · Structure no. 090C00052N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Clark RD over Monks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jim Clark RD over Monks Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJim Clark RD
CrossesMonks Creek
Location1 MI N-Ky 457
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates37.68139, -85.50417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2010)
Projected traffic299 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jim Clark RD over Monks Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Clark RD over Monks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Clark RD over Monks Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Jim Clark RD over Monks Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Clark RD over Monks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.