US Bridges

Sullivan LN over Froman Creek

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Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi- W JCT US 31E · Structure no. 090C00057N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan LN over Froman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sullivan LN over Froman Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSullivan LN
CrossesFroman Creek
Location1.2 Mi- W JCT US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1309
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87861, -85.48667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2010)
Projected traffic277 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sullivan LN over Froman Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan LN over Froman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Sullivan LN over Froman Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Sullivan LN over Froman Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan LN over Froman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.