US Bridges

Oats Hill Cir over Little Sinking Ck

GoodPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E Ky 182 · Structure no. 022C00034N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oats Hill Cir over Little Sinking Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oats Hill Cir over Little Sinking Ck in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOats Hill Cir
CrossesLittle Sinking Ck
Location1.5 MI E Ky 182
RouteCounty Highway 1263
Coordinates38.28167, -83.06556
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2009)
Projected traffic5 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Oats Hill Cir over Little Sinking Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oats Hill Cir over Little Sinking Ck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Oats Hill Cir over Little Sinking Ck carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Oats Hill Cir over Little Sinking Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Oats Hill Cir over Little Sinking Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.