US Bridges

O Daniels RD over W Fork of Sinking Fork

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E JCT Ky 1026 · Structure no. 024C00155N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O Daniels RD over W Fork of Sinking Fork is a concrete culvert carrying O Daniels RD over W Fork of Sinking Fork in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesO Daniels RD
CrossesW Fork of Sinking Fork
Location0.2 MI E JCT Ky 1026
RouteCounty Highway 1455
Coordinates36.95528, -87.59833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2009)
Projected traffic16 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 O Daniels RD over W Fork of Sinking Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is O Daniels RD over W Fork of Sinking Fork 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does O Daniels RD over W Fork of Sinking Fork carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is O Daniels RD over W Fork of Sinking Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns O Daniels RD over W Fork of Sinking Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.