US Bridges

Sunshine LN over Johns Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 30 Ft. West of Ky 194 · Structure no. 098C00092N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine LN over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunshine LN over Johns Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 878 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSunshine LN
CrossesJohns Creek
Location30 Ft. West of Ky 194
RouteCounty Highway 1441
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52583, -82.36611
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2019)
Projected traffic878 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sunshine LN over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine LN over Johns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sunshine LN over Johns Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sunshine LN over Johns Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine LN over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.