US Bridges

KY-91 over Little Sinking Creek

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 134 · Structure no. 024B00049N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,948
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-91 over Little Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-91 over Little Sinking Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 3,948 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-91
CrossesLittle Sinking Creek
Location1.0 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 134
RouteState Highway 91
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91556, -87.57639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,948 (2020)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-91 over Little Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-91 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-91 over Little Sinking Creek carry?

About 3,948 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-91 over Little Sinking Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-91 over Little Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.