KY-2839 over Br to Jackson Ditch
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI N JCT Ky 132 · Structure no. 117B00121N
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-2839 over Br to Jackson Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2839 over Br to Jackson Ditch in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-2839 over Br to Jackson Ditch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-2839 over Br to Jackson Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-2839 over Br to Jackson Ditch carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-2839 over Br to Jackson Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns KY-2839 over Br to Jackson Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.