US-42 over Big Sugar Creek
FairGallatin County, Kentucky · .01 Mi.East of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 039B00036N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,055
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-42 over Big Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-42 over Big Sugar Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-42 over Big Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-42 over Big 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does US-42 over Big Sugar Creek carry?
About 3,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-42 over Big Sugar Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US-42 over Big Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.