US Bridges

Wabd Jones Road over Brown Fork Creek

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1250 · Structure no. 102C00018N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabd Jones Road over Brown Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wabd Jones Road over Brown Fork Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWabd Jones Road
CrossesBrown Fork Creek
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1250
RouteCounty Highway 1254
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31556, -84.41861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2019)
Projected traffic264 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wabd Jones Road over Brown Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabd Jones Road over Brown Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wabd Jones Road over Brown Fork Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wabd Jones Road over Brown Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wabd Jones Road over Brown Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.