US Bridges

Big Barn RD over Sturgeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 30 · Structure no. 055C00006N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Barn RD over Sturgeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Barn RD over Sturgeon Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Barn RD
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 30
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38111, -83.83639
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Big Barn RD over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Barn RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Big Barn RD over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Big Barn RD over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Big Barn RD over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.