US Bridges

Sammy Lynn RD over Rose Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. Sou. US 41A · Structure no. 054C00059N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sammy Lynn RD over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sammy Lynn RD over Rose Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSammy Lynn RD
CrossesRose Creek
Location.25 Mi. Sou. US 41A
RouteCounty Highway 1438
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37889, -87.63667
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Sammy Lynn RD over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sammy Lynn RD over Rose 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sammy Lynn RD over Rose Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sammy Lynn RD over Rose Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sammy Lynn RD over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.