US Bridges

Sassafras Creek RD over Carrs Fork Spillway

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. N of Ky 15 @ Splway · Structure no. 060C00054N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sassafras Creek RD over Carrs Fork Spillway is a steel culvert carrying Sassafras Creek RD over Carrs Fork Spillway in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 304 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSassafras Creek RD
CrossesCarrs Fork Spillway
Location1 Mi. N of Ky 15 @ Splway
RouteCounty Highway 1221
Coordinates37.23306, -83.03361
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2010)
Projected traffic304 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sassafras Creek RD over Carrs Fork Spillway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sassafras Creek RD over Carrs Fork Spillway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sassafras Creek RD over Carrs Fork Spillway carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sassafras Creek RD over Carrs Fork Spillway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Sassafras Creek RD over Carrs Fork Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.