US Bridges

Sigman Road over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 013C00034N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sigman Road over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sigman Road over Troublesome Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSigman Road
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 15
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48472, -83.34306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2011)
Projected traffic233 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sigman Road over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sigman Road over Troublesome 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 Sigman Road over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sigman Road over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sigman Road over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.