US Bridges

KY-86 over Sugar Tree Run Creek

GoodPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 014B00047N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-86 over Sugar Tree Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-86 over Sugar Tree Run 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-86
CrossesSugar Tree Run Creek
Location2.3 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 86
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90444, -86.45389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sugar Tree Run Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-86 over Sugar Tree Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-86 over Sugar Tree Run Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-86 over Sugar Tree Run Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-86 over Sugar Tree Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.