US Bridges

Nichols RD over Sugar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI East JCT Ky 293 · Structure no. 017C00054N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols RD over Sugar Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Nichols RD over Sugar Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNichols RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.6 MI East JCT Ky 293
RouteCounty Highway 1034
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18806, -87.8275
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2019)
Projected traffic93 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Nichols RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols RD over Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nichols RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Nichols RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.