Sexton LN over Blue Spring Creek
FairBarren County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI E. Ky 740 · Structure no. 005C00040N
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sexton LN over Blue Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sexton LN over Blue Spring Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sexton LN over Blue Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sexton LN over Blue Spring 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sexton LN over Blue Spring Creek carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Sexton LN over Blue Spring Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sexton LN over Blue Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.