US Bridges

Rosetta-Corners RD over Sinking Creek

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI NE JCT Ky 86 · Structure no. 014C00049N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosetta-Corners RD over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosetta-Corners RD over Sinking Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 387 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRosetta-Corners RD
CrossesSinking Creek
Location2.2 MI NE JCT Ky 86
RouteCounty Highway 1025
Coordinates37.79639, -86.27361
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2011)
Projected traffic387 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosetta-Corners RD over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosetta-Corners RD over Sinking 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Rosetta-Corners RD over Sinking Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rosetta-Corners RD over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rosetta-Corners RD over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.