US Bridges

Jimmy Darrell Way over First Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · At N Int. With Ky 267 · Structure no. 097C00085N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Darrell Way over First Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Darrell Way over First Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 452 vehicles a day, projected to reach 452 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJimmy Darrell Way
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationAt N Int. With Ky 267
RouteCounty Highway 1815
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29306, -83.23417
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2021)
Projected traffic452 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Jimmy Darrell Way over First Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jimmy Darrell Way over First 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jimmy Darrell Way over First Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jimmy Darrell Way over First Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Darrell Way over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.