US Bridges

West Columbia ST over Sinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.13 M E of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 100C00101N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Columbia ST over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Columbia ST over Sinking Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 327 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Columbia ST
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.13 M E of JCT US 27
RouteCity Street 1082
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09111, -84.61556
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2014)
Projected traffic327 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Columbia ST over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Columbia ST over Sinking 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Columbia ST over Sinking Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is West Columbia ST over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Columbia ST over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.