US Bridges

CR-1102B over Little Sinking Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 75 S -Cr 5124 · Structure no. 022C00043N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1102B over Little Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-1102B over Little Sinking Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-1102B
CrossesLittle Sinking Creek
Location75 S -Cr 5124
RouteCounty Highway 1102
Coordinates38.28278, -83.01111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2009)
Projected traffic61 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR-1102B over Little Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1102B 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 CR-1102B over Little Sinking Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR-1102B over Little Sinking Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1102B over Little Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.