US Bridges

Johnson School RD over Barass Ditch

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S Ky 136 · Structure no. 092C00152N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson School RD over Barass Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson School RD over Barass Ditch in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2026. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson School RD
CrossesBarass Ditch
Location1.7 MI S Ky 136
RouteCounty Highway 1414
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46083, -86.97333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2006)
Projected traffic56 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Johnson School RD over Barass Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson School RD over Barass Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson School RD over Barass Ditch carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Johnson School RD over Barass Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson School RD over Barass Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.