US Bridges

KY-86 over Sinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI N of S-Jct Ky 261 · Structure no. 014B00040N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-86 over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-86 over Sinking Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-86
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.9 MI N of S-Jct Ky 261
RouteState Highway 86
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86861, -86.38778
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-86 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-86 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-86 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-86 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-86 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.