US Bridges

Hurts Branch over Johns Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098C00128N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurts Branch over Johns Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hurts Branch over Johns Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHurts Branch
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 194
RouteCounty Highway 1337
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62361, -82.55472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2011)
Projected traffic52 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurts Branch over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurts Branch over Johns 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hurts Branch over Johns Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hurts Branch over Johns Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Hurts Branch over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.