Sullivan LN over Samuels Creek
PoorPosted for loadNelson County, Kentucky · 50 East of Ky 509 · Structure no. 090C00042N
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 277
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sullivan LN over Samuels Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sullivan LN over Samuels Creek in Nelson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sullivan LN over Samuels Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sullivan LN over Samuels Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sullivan LN over Samuels Creek carry?
About 277 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Sullivan LN over Samuels Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sullivan LN over Samuels Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.