Old Jellico Creek over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadWhitley County, Kentucky · 1 MI E of JCT Ky 1898 · Structure no. 118C00036N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Jellico Creek over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Jellico Creek over Paint Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Jellico Creek over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Jellico Creek over Paint 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Old Jellico Creek over Paint Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Old Jellico Creek over Paint Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Jellico Creek over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.