US Bridges

KY-1355 over East Fork of Sugar Creek

Fair

Garrard County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI E of JCT Ky 1971 · Structure no. 040B00026N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1355 over East Fork of Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1355 over East Fork of Sugar Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1355
CrossesEast Fork of Sugar Creek
Location2.4 MI E of JCT Ky 1971
RouteState Highway 1355
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67944, -84.56139
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1355 over East Fork of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1355 over East Fork of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1355 over East Fork of Sugar Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1355 over East Fork of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1355 over East Fork of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.