US Bridges

Carl Hurt Road over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.15 MI East JCT Ky 1332 · Structure no. 002C00061N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Hurt Road over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carl Hurt Road over Sulphur Creek in Allen 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.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCarl Hurt Road
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location1.15 MI East JCT Ky 1332
RouteCounty Highway 1418
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83667, -86.21472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2017)
Projected traffic42 by 2037
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 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 Carl Hurt Road over Sulphur Creek built?

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

What condition is Carl Hurt Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Carl Hurt Road over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Carl Hurt Road over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Carl Hurt Road over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.