US Bridges

Alexander School R over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 086C00013N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander School R over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Alexander School R over Sugar Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander School R
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Ky 100
RouteCounty Highway 1261
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66472, -85.84028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2019)
Projected traffic106 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alexander School R over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander School R over Sugar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander School R over Sugar Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Alexander School R over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander School R over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.