US Bridges

KY-35 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Gallatin County, Kentucky · @owen Co.Ln in Sparta · Structure no. 039B00010N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,998
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-35 over Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-35 over Eagle Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,998 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,998 by 2043. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-35
CrossesEagle Creek
Location@owen Co.Ln in Sparta
RouteState Highway 35
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.67639, -84.90528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,998 (2023)
Projected traffic2,998 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-35 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-35 over Eagle 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-35 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 2,998 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is KY-35 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-35 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.