US Bridges

Sunnydale RD over Branch of Rough River

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 2.3 Miles N JCT Ky 69 · Structure no. 092C00020N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnydale RD over Branch of Rough River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunnydale RD over Branch of Rough River in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2026. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnydale RD
CrossesBranch of Rough River
Location2.3 Miles N JCT Ky 69
RouteCounty Highway 1067
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55111, -86.81417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2006)
Projected traffic138 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnydale RD over Branch of Rough River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnydale RD over Branch of Rough River 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Sunnydale RD over Branch of Rough River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sunnydale RD over Branch of Rough River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnydale RD over Branch of Rough River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.