Jones Branch
Carrying Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek
100' S of KY 1098 MP 9.23, Breathitt, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Jones Branch
The Jones Branch bridge in Breathitt, Kentucky carries Jones Branch over South Fk Quicksand Creek. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 55 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, triggering the FHWA's structurally deficient classification, a repair flag rather than a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Jones Branch compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Sufficiency Rating
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Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2013
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 55 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 013C00077N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
Jones Branch is flagged structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order. Here is how to read that.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the most recent inspection, which can be up to 24 months old, treat them as a snapshot, not a live status.
- Understand what "structurally deficient" does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. What "structurally deficient" means
- Compare Jones Branch against other structures in Breathitt and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Jones Branch?
Jones Branch in Breathitt, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Jones Branch inspected?
Jones Branch follows the FHWA's national bridge inspection cycle. It carries about 55 vehicles per day.
What does "structurally deficient" mean for a bridge?
Jones Branch is currently classified as structurally deficient, a federal repair-and-funding flag, not a closure order.
What is the inventory load rating for Jones Branch?
Jones Branch has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Jones Branch?
Jones Branch is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Jones Branch and does age affect safety?
Jones Branch was built in 2013, making it 13 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A structurally deficient rating does not mean a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel, it indicates the bridge requires repair or replacement. For current closure or safety information, contact your state DOT.
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