US Bridges

Hyden LN over Sinking Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. West JCT Ky 3057 · Structure no. 100C00054N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyden LN over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hyden LN over Sinking Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHyden LN
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.1 Mi. West JCT Ky 3057
RouteCity Street 1208
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06, -84.60556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2019)
Projected traffic9 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hyden LN over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hyden LN over Sinking 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hyden LN over Sinking Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hyden LN over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hyden LN over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.