US Bridges

Big Sinking RD over Little Sinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .35 MI S of JCT CR 5003 · Structure no. 022C00011N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Sinking RD over Little Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Sinking RD over Little Sinking Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Sinking RD
CrossesLittle Sinking Creek
Location.35 MI S of JCT CR 5003
RouteCounty Highway 1106
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27778, -82.995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Sinking RD over Little Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Sinking RD over Little Sinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Big Sinking RD over Little Sinking Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Big Sinking RD over Little Sinking Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Sinking RD over Little Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.