Cressmont RD over Lower Sinking Creek
FairLee County, Kentucky · 2 MI W of JCT Ky 399 · Structure no. 065C00013N
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cressmont RD over Lower Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cressmont RD over Lower Sinking Creek in Lee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cressmont RD over Lower Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cressmont RD over Lower 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cressmont RD over Lower Sinking Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Cressmont RD over Lower Sinking Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cressmont RD over Lower Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.