US Bridges

KY-1071 over Sturgeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · @ Owsley Co. Ln. · Structure no. 055B00020N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1071 over Sturgeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1071 over Sturgeon Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1071
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location@ Owsley Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 1071
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42056, -83.83667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2021)
Projected traffic307 by 2041
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1071 over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1071 over Sturgeon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1071 over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1071 over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1071 over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.