US Bridges

Taylor Ford RD over Sulphur Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 206 · Structure no. 001C00037N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Ford RD over Sulphur Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Ford RD over Sulphur Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Ford RD
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 206
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11306, -85.23389
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2019)
Projected traffic173 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Ford RD over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Ford 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 Taylor Ford RD over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Taylor Ford RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Ford RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.