US Bridges

KY-259 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 014B00019N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-259 over Sinking Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-259 over Sinking Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-259
CrossesSinking Creek
Location3.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 259
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.895, -86.48444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2022)
Projected traffic478 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-259 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-259 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-259 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-259 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-259 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.