US Bridges

Christine- Sano RD over Sulphur Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 40 Ft Nw. of JCT CR 5032 · Structure no. 001C00067N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christine- Sano RD over Sulphur Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christine- Sano RD over Sulphur Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChristine- Sano RD
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location40 Ft Nw. of JCT CR 5032
RouteCounty Highway 1013
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12806, -85.18972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2019)
Projected traffic29 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christine- Sano RD over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christine- Sano 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 Christine- Sano RD over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Christine- Sano RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Christine- Sano RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.