Ky-40 over Br of Little Paint Creek
Johnson County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-40 over Br of Little Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,324 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Johnson County rated good (26.3%); 3 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 38 ft |
| Location | 0.5 MI E of Magoffin Co. |
| NBI structure number | 058B00090N |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Johnson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-321 over Paint Creek | 1987 | 12,825 | Fair |
| US23N Ramp toUS460 over Paint Creek | 1996 | 8,436 | Fair |
| US460 toUS23S Ramp over Paint Creek | 1996 | 8,436 | Fair |
| Ky-40 over Mudlick Creek | 1983 | 7,801 | Fair |
| Ky-40 over Levisa Fork | 1958 | 7,395 | Fair |
| Ky-321 over Ky-1428 | 1960 | 5,797 | Fair |
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