Sarah Everage Br over Troublesome Creek
PoorPosted for loadKnott County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 060C00058N
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sarah Everage Br over Troublesome Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sarah Everage Br over Troublesome Creek in Knott 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sarah Everage Br over Troublesome Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sarah Everage Br over Troublesome Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Sarah Everage Br over Troublesome Creek carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Sarah Everage Br over Troublesome Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Sarah Everage Br over Troublesome Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.