US Bridges

Denton RD over Little Sinking Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1 MI N JCT US68-KY80 · Structure no. 005C00038N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
827
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton RD over Little Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Denton RD over Little Sinking Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,471 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton RD
CrossesLittle Sinking Creek
Location1 MI N JCT US68-KY80
RouteCounty Highway 1426
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04, -86.11167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2006)
Projected traffic1,471 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Denton RD over Little Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton RD over Little 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Denton RD over Little Sinking Creek carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Denton RD over Little Sinking Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Denton RD over Little Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.