US Bridges

KY-1620 over Over Big Sinking Creek

Fair

Elliott County, Kentucky · 1.172 MI S of JCT KY504 · Structure no. 032B00036N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1620 over Over Big Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1620 over Over Big Sinking Creek in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1620
CrossesOver Big Sinking Creek
Location1.172 MI S of JCT KY504
RouteState Highway 1620
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23028, -83.15667
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1620 over Over Big Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1620 over Over Big 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1620 over Over Big Sinking Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1620 over Over Big Sinking Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1620 over Over Big Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.