US Bridges

Jones Creek Road over Jones Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · _0.1 MI N JCT Ky 1252 · Structure no. 109C00070N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Creek Road over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Creek Road over Jones Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesJones Creek Road
CrossesJones Creek
Location_0.1 MI N JCT Ky 1252
RouteCounty Highway 1327
Coordinates37.43861, -85.44306
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2022)
Projected traffic19 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Jones Creek Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Creek Road over Jones 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Creek Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jones Creek Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Creek Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.