US Bridges

Sutton Lane over Mckechnie Creek

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI W of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 040C00064N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutton Lane over Mckechnie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sutton Lane over Mckechnie Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 565 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSutton Lane
CrossesMckechnie Creek
Location1.3 MI W of JCT US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1386
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70722, -84.6775
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2012)
Projected traffic565 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sutton Lane over Mckechnie Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutton Lane over Mckechnie 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 Sutton Lane over Mckechnie Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Sutton Lane over Mckechnie Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Sutton Lane over Mckechnie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.