US Bridges

Sheep Pen RD over Benson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.65 MI N of Taylor Br RD · Structure no. 037C00012N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheep Pen RD over Benson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sheep Pen RD over Benson Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2026. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSheep Pen RD
CrossesBenson Creek
Location0.65 MI N of Taylor Br RD
RouteCounty Highway 1233
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18056, -84.99556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2006)
Projected traffic87 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheep Pen RD over Benson Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheep Pen RD over Benson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sheep Pen RD over Benson Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sheep Pen RD over Benson Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sheep Pen RD over Benson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.