US Bridges

Dents Bridge Road over Sinking Creek

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI E of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 014C00069N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dents Bridge Road over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dents Bridge Road over Sinking Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDents Bridge Road
CrossesSinking Creek
Location1.3 MI E of JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1021
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82167, -86.29528
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2011)
Projected traffic108 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Dents Bridge Road over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dents Bridge Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dents Bridge Road over Sinking Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Dents Bridge Road over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dents Bridge Road over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.