US Bridges

Sulphur Creek RD over Sulphur Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. S-Jct. Ky 206 · Structure no. 001C00036N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Creek RD over Sulphur Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sulphur Creek RD over Sulphur Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSulphur Creek RD
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location1 Mi. S-Jct. Ky 206
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14444, -85.1375
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2019)
Projected traffic124 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Creek RD over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Creek RD over Sulphur 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sulphur Creek RD over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sulphur Creek RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Creek RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.