US Bridges

KY-2240 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 005B00094N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2240 over Sinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2240 over Sinking Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2240
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 2240
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01056, -86.11444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic215 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2240 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2240 over Sinking 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2240 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2240 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2240 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.