US Bridges

Ky 255 over Sinking Creek

Good

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. S. JCT U.S.68/80 · Structure no. 005B00099N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
516
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 255 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 255 over Sinking Creek in Barren 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 516 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 255
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S. JCT U.S.68/80
RouteState Highway 255
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.005, -86.06583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2022)
Projected traffic516 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 255 over Sinking Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 255 over Sinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 255 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 255 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 255 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.