KY-2780 over Sinking Creek
PoorPosted for loadBreckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. W.Of Jct. KY.333 · Structure no. 014B00057N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-2780 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2780 over Sinking Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 282 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 KY-2780 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-2780 over Sinking Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-2780 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-2780 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns KY-2780 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.