US Bridges

Sunshine LN over Balls Fork

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 060C00067N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine LN over Balls Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Sunshine LN over Balls Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSunshine LN
CrossesBalls Fork
Location.25 MI W of JCT Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1326
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2010)
Projected traffic174 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sunshine LN over Balls Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine LN over Balls Fork 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Sunshine LN over Balls Fork carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sunshine LN over Balls Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Sunshine LN over Balls Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.