US-42 over Little Sugar Creek
FairGallatin County, Kentucky · .80 MI N.E. of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 039B00003N
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,055
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-42 over Little Sugar Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 years old, older 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 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over Little Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is US-42 over Little Sugar 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does US-42 over Little Sugar Creek carry?
About 3,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Little Sugar Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US-42 over Little Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.