US Bridges

Deskins Road over Johns Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.05 M S of JCT KY-1426 · Structure no. 098C00213N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deskins Road over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deskins Road over Johns Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDeskins Road
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.05 M S of JCT KY-1426
RouteCounty Highway 1460
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56444, -82.4475
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2012)
Projected traffic78 by 2032
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 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 Deskins Road over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deskins Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Deskins Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Deskins Road over Johns Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Deskins Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.