US Bridges

Big Sulphur RD over Sulphur Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI W of JCT W Ky 214 · Structure no. 086C00021N

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Sulphur RD over Sulphur Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Sulphur RD over Sulphur Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 21 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 5 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Sulphur RD
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location3.0 MI W of JCT W Ky 214
RouteCounty Highway 1119
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68333, -85.60583
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2019)
Projected traffic28 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Sulphur RD over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Big Sulphur RD over Sulphur 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 Big Sulphur RD over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Big Sulphur RD over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Big Sulphur RD over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.