US Bridges

KY-91 over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .80 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 124 · Structure no. 024B00052N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,481
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-91 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-91 over Sugar Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,481 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.80 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 124
RouteState Highway 91
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00639, -87.68167
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
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2023)
Projected traffic1,481 by 2043
Trucks9%
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$181,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-91 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-91 over Sugar 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-91 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-91 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-91 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.