Meathouse RD over Meathouse of Johns Crk
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Kentucky · Ist Bridge E JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098C00168N
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,802
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meathouse RD over Meathouse of Johns Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meathouse RD over Meathouse of Johns Crk in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,802 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meathouse RD over Meathouse of Johns Crk built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meathouse RD over Meathouse of Johns Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Meathouse RD over Meathouse of Johns Crk carry?
About 1,802 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Meathouse RD over Meathouse of Johns Crk?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Meathouse RD over Meathouse of Johns Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.