US Bridges

Gilky Road over West Fork of Sinking Ck

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N. JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00180N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilky Road over West Fork of Sinking Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gilky Road over West Fork of Sinking Ck in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesGilky Road
CrossesWest Fork of Sinking Ck
Location0.15 MI N. JCT Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1468
Coordinates36.91167, -87.56639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 Gilky Road over West Fork of Sinking Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilky Road over West Fork of Sinking Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gilky Road over West Fork of Sinking Ck carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gilky Road over West Fork of Sinking Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gilky Road over West Fork of Sinking Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.