US Bridges

KY-2061 over Johns Creek

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Pike County, Kentucky · Caney @jct Ky 2061 & 194 · Structure no. 098B00270N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2061 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-2061 over Johns Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-2061
CrossesJohns Creek
LocationCaney @jct Ky 2061 & 194
RouteState Highway 2061
Coordinates37.60167, -82.53056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2021)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-2061 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2061 over Johns 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2061 over Johns Creek carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-2061 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2061 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.