US Bridges

KY-57 over Sleepy Run Creek

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi.Ne JCT Ky 11(BUS. · Structure no. 035B00090N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,398
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-57 over Sleepy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-57 over Sleepy Run Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,398 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,398 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-57
CrossesSleepy Run Creek
Location1.8 Mi.Ne JCT Ky 11(BUS.
RouteState Highway 57
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44028, -83.705
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,398 (2021)
Projected traffic3,398 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-57 over Sleepy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-57 over Sleepy Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-57 over Sleepy Run Creek carry?

About 3,398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-57 over Sleepy Run Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-57 over Sleepy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.