US Bridges

KY-182 over Grahn Fork-Little Sinkin

GoodPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 2.4 Mi. SE JCT US 60 · Structure no. 022B00151N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-182 over Grahn Fork-Little Sinkin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-182 over Grahn Fork-Little Sinkin in Carter 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 863 vehicles a day, projected to reach 863 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesKY-182
CrossesGrahn Fork-Little Sinkin
Location2.4 Mi. SE JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates38.29417, -83.0925
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic863 (2021)
Projected traffic863 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-182 over Grahn Fork-Little Sinkin built?

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

What condition is KY-182 over Grahn Fork-Little Sinkin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-182 over Grahn Fork-Little Sinkin carry?

About 863 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-182 over Grahn Fork-Little Sinkin?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-182 over Grahn Fork-Little Sinkin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.