US Bridges

Lower Sharpsburg R over E.Fk. Somerset Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .35 MI S of JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 091C00011N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Sharpsburg R over E.Fk. Somerset Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Sharpsburg R over E.Fk. Somerset Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLower Sharpsburg R
CrossesE.Fk. Somerset Creek
Location.35 MI S of JCT Ky 57
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2375, -83.97972
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2009)
Projected traffic133 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lower Sharpsburg R over E.Fk. Somerset Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Sharpsburg R over E.Fk. Somerset 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Sharpsburg R over E.Fk. Somerset Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lower Sharpsburg R over E.Fk. Somerset Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Sharpsburg R over E.Fk. Somerset Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.