US Bridges

River Branch over Johns Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098C00174N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Branch over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying River Branch over Johns Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Branch
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT Ky 194
RouteCounty Highway 1343
Coordinates37.64861, -82.57361
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2011)
Projected traffic94 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 River Branch over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Branch 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 River Branch over Johns Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is River Branch over Johns Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns River Branch over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.