US Bridges

Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · 100 Ft E of Ky 322 · Structure no. 106C00006N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2034. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClore Jackson RD
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location100 Ft E of Ky 322
RouteCounty Highway 1009
Coordinates38.32611, -85.25028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2014)
Projected traffic322 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Clore Jackson RD over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.