US Bridges

Oak Heights Joness over Jonestand Ditch

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .6 MI S - Ky 56 · Structure no. 117C00055N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Heights Joness over Jonestand Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Heights Joness over Jonestand Ditch in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Heights Joness
CrossesJonestand Ditch
Location.6 MI S - Ky 56
RouteCounty Highway 1307
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59639, -87.70417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2012)
Projected traffic109 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Oak Heights Joness over Jonestand Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Heights Joness over Jonestand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Heights Joness over Jonestand Ditch carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Oak Heights Joness over Jonestand Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Heights Joness over Jonestand Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.