US Bridges

Sunbeam Rd. over Big Run

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI NW JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 043C00045N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunbeam Rd. over Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunbeam Rd. over Big Run in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 498 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunbeam Rd.
CrossesBig Run
Location2.0 MI NW JCT Ky 54
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50361, -86.34056
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2009)
Projected traffic498 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunbeam Rd. over Big Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunbeam Rd. over Big Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sunbeam Rd. over Big Run carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Sunbeam Rd. over Big Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sunbeam Rd. over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.