US Bridges

Jellico Creek Road over Jellico Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitley County, Kentucky · .50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 118C00059N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jellico Creek Road over Jellico Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jellico Creek Road over Jellico Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJellico Creek Road
CrossesJellico Creek
Location.50 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 92
RouteCounty Highway 1333
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67417, -84.26694
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2021)
Projected traffic124 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$437,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jellico Creek Road over Jellico Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jellico Creek Road over Jellico Creek 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 2023.

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

About 124 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jellico Creek Road over Jellico Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jellico Creek Road over Jellico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.