US Bridges

KY-56 over Jones Stand Ditch

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI West of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 117B00065N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Jones Stand Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-56 over Jones Stand Ditch in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,452 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesJones Stand Ditch
Location1.6 MI West of JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.6025, -87.70389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2021)
Projected traffic1,452 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$181,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-56 over Jones Stand Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Jones Stand Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-56 over Jones Stand Ditch carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-56 over Jones Stand Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-56 over Jones Stand Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.