US Bridges

Gilkey LN over Trib to E Fork Sinking

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00168N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilkey LN over Trib to E Fork Sinking is a concrete culvert carrying Gilkey LN over Trib to E Fork Sinking in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesGilkey LN
CrossesTrib to E Fork Sinking
Location1.2 MI E JCT Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1468
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92444, -87.56556
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2009)
Projected traffic139 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Gilkey LN over Trib to E Fork Sinking built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilkey LN over Trib to E Fork Sinking 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gilkey LN over Trib to E Fork Sinking carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gilkey LN over Trib to E Fork Sinking?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gilkey LN over Trib to E Fork Sinking?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.