US Bridges

Ward Henry RD over Sugar Creek

Fair

Garrard County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S JCT Ky 39 · Structure no. 040C00050N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Henry RD over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ward Henry RD over Sugar Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWard Henry RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT Ky 39
RouteCounty Highway 1001
Coordinates37.64139, -84.53472
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic10 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ward Henry RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Henry RD 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 Ward Henry RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Ward Henry RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Henry RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.