Sinking Creek RD over Sinking Creek
FairPosted for loadLaurel County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S. JCT Ky 1535 · Structure no. 063C00049N
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sinking Creek RD over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sinking Creek RD over Sinking Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2026. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sinking Creek RD over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sinking Creek RD over Sinking 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sinking Creek RD over Sinking Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Sinking Creek RD over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sinking Creek RD over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.