US Bridges

US-119 over CSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk

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Pike County, Kentucky · US 119 over Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00258R

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,091
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over CSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over CSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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.

It carries about 3,091 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2040. The structure is 1,361 ft (414.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-119
CrossesCSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk
LocationUS 119 over Ky 194
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55694, -82.42444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,361 ft (414.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,091 (2020)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-119 over CSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over CSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-119 over CSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk carry?

About 3,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over CSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk?

The structure is 1,361 ft (414.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over CSX RR/KY-194/JOHNS Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.