US Bridges

KY-39 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Garrard County, Kentucky · 3.6 Mi. N JCT US 27 · Structure no. 040B00037N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-39 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-39 over Sugar Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-39
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.6 Mi. N JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 39
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65972, -84.5375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2021)
Projected traffic886 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-39 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-39 over 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-39 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-39 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-39 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.