US Bridges

Falmouth-Sunrise over Little Richland Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi- N JCT Ky 1284 · Structure no. 049C00113N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falmouth-Sunrise over Little Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falmouth-Sunrise over Little Richland Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFalmouth-Sunrise
CrossesLittle Richland Creek
Location1.1 Mi- N JCT Ky 1284
RouteCounty Highway 1039
Coordinates38.55611, -84.24861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2021)
Projected traffic46 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Falmouth-Sunrise over Little Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falmouth-Sunrise over Little Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Falmouth-Sunrise over Little Richland Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Falmouth-Sunrise over Little Richland Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Falmouth-Sunrise over Little Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.